Mauritania
Italy
Italy visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambrabat.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Mauritania
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Nouakchott
23, Av.. Bourguiba B.P. 40031 - Nouakchott, Nouakchott
Italy has 1 mission in Mauritania. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nouakchott.
Italian citizens travelling to Mauritania
ItalyMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Mauritanian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania, and its honorary consulate in Nouakchott normally does not issue visas. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Mauritania from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Mauritanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Italian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Mauritania?
No. Italy has no embassy in Mauritania, only honorary consulates in Nouakchott.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Italian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.