Niger
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa for Mauritania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambarimniamey.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Niger
MauritaniaNiger Visa-free, 90 days Niger visa for citizens of Mauritania
Travel advice for Mauritania
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Niger to Mauritania, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Mauritania at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania (updated 19 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Mauritania (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Mauritania
Nigerien citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Senegal and Mali admit Nigerien citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Niger
Niger admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa for Mauritania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Nigerien citizens stay in Mauritania?
Nigerien citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, Nigerien citizens can enter Mauritania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.