Mauritania
Russia
Russia visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mauritanie.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Mauritania
- Embassy of Russia in Nouakchott
Nouakchott, Rue Abou Bakr, B.P. 221
Russia has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Russian citizens travelling to Mauritania
RussiaMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
For a trip from Mauritania to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
In Mauritania, applications go to the Russian embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Russian 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 Russia?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Mauritania?
The Russian embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.