Mauritania
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mr.saudiembassy.sa
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Tourist eVisa (visit visa for tourism, electronic)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
For the e-Visa, Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi missions in Mauritania
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Saudi citizens travelling to Mauritania
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Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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 Saudi Arabia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Saudi Arabia is applied for online on its official government portal; Mauritanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Yemen, Jordan and Kuwait require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Mauritania?
The Saudi embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
How much does the Saudi Arabia e-Visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia.
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.