Mauritania
China
China visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mr.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Mauritania
- Embassy of China in Nouakchott
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China has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Chinese citizens travelling to Mauritania
ChinaMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Mauritania to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in China
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
In Mauritania, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Mauritania
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for China?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Mauritania?
The Chinese embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.