Mauritania
Syria
Syria visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Syrian citizens travelling to Mauritania
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Travel advice for Syria
- 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 Syria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Syria
No maximum stay in Syria is given in the data for Mauritanian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Syria’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Jordan and Turkey require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to Mauritania
Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Syria?
Mauritanian citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, obtained before travel.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Syria visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Syria without a visa.
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.