Mauritania
Iran
Iran visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Iranian citizens travelling to Mauritania
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Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Mauritania to Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Iran
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Iran for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Mauritanian citizens can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Iran?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Iran for up to 15 days.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Iran visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Iran without a visa and stay for up to 15 days.
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.