Mauritania
India
India visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoinouakchott.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Mauritania
- Embassy of India in Nouakchott
ZRF ND S1-0243, F.Nord, TVZ-Nouakchott
India has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Indian citizens travelling to Mauritania
IndiaMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Mauritanian citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in India
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
China and Myanmar require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for India?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in Mauritania?
The Indian embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for India 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.