Mauritania
Germany
Germany visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nouakchott.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Mauritania
- Embassy of Germany in Nouakchott
B.P. 372, Nouakchott
Germany has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Germany: visa decisions in Mauritania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,434 | 735 | 690 | 48.4% | 95.9% |
| 2024 | 1,627 | 789 | 804 | 50.3% | 78.8% |
| 2025 | 1,811 | 922 | 883 | 48.9% | 76.5% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Mauritania (Nouakchott) received 1,811 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 922. 48.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 50.3%. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (1,627).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 37.0% of the applications lodged in Mauritania that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Mauritania.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Mauritania, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Mauritania
GermanyMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Mauritanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Mauritania
German 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 Germany?
Germany requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Mauritania?
The German embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.