Mauritania
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Switzerland in Dakar411 km
Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Mauritania from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (411 km from Nouakchott). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Mauritania; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Mauritania
SwitzerlandMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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.
For a trip from Mauritania to Switzerland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Mauritania from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Mauritanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Mauritania?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Mauritania. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Mauritania.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.