Mauritania
Niger
Niger visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Niger: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerien citizens travelling to Mauritania
NigerMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- 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 Niger, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Niger
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Niger for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Niger.
Niger’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Chad, Benin, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Mali admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Mauritania
No visa is needed by Nigerien citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Niger: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Niger?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Niger for up to 90 days.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa is needed by Nigerien citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Niger visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Niger without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.