Mauritania
Kenya
Kenya visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to Mauritania
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Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 Kenya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Kenya
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Mauritania
Kenyan 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 Kenya?
Mauritanian citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Kenya?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 60 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Kenyan 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 Kenya visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 60 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.