Mauritania
Poland
Poland visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
Poland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Polish missions in Mauritania
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Nouakchott
Ilot V, n° 33 Sud, 6579 Nawakszut, Nouakchott
Poland has 1 mission in Mauritania. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nouakchott.
Polish citizens travelling to Mauritania
PolandMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
Poland 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 Poland accredited to Mauritania from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Mauritanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Mauritania
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Mauritania?
No. Poland has no embassy in Mauritania, only honorary consulates in Nouakchott.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Poland 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.