MauritaniaPeru

Peru visa for Mauritanian citizens

Visa required

Peru requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Peru visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Peru visa?

Tourist visa (visa de turista) and visa-free tourist entry

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-exempt nationals: the period in the RREE table (for example 90 days in each 180). Tourist visa: up to 183 days within 12 months of issue
Fee
PEN 30

All visa types for Peru

For the tourist visa, Peru’s official sources give a standard fee of PEN 30. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-exempt nationals: the period in the RREE table (for example 90 days in each 180). Tourist visa: up to 183 days within 12 months of issue.

Where Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for Peru

Peru has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Peruvian missions to Nouakchott are in Rabat, Morocco (1,991 km from Nouakchott), Accra, Ghana (2,206 km) and Seville, Spain (2,356 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritania is decided by Peru, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Mauritania

PeruMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Peru

Travel advice for Peru

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Before travelling from Mauritania to Peru, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Peru at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Peru (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Peru (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Peru

How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Peru is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Mauritanian citizens apply

Peru has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of Peru accredited to Mauritania from abroad; the official visa portal of Peru names the right place.

Peru’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens

Chile and Brazil require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Peruvian citizens travelling to Mauritania

Peruvian 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 Peru?

Peru requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Peru in Mauritania?

No. Peru has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest Peruvian embassy is in Rabat, Morocco, 1,991 km from Nouakchott.

How much does the Peru tourist visa cost?

Peru’s official sources give a standard fee of PEN 30 for the tourist visa.

Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Peruvian 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 Peru visa-free?

No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Peru 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.