Mauritania
Turkey
Turkey visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nuaksot-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Mauritania
- Embassy of Turkey in Nouakchott Today 08:00–14:00, 15:00–17:00
Turkey has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Turkish citizens travelling to Mauritania
TurkeyMauritania e-Visa Mauritania visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Nouakchott, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Syria and Iran admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free. Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Mauritania?
The Turkish embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.