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Mauritania visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mauritania visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mauritania visa?
Mauritania electronic entry visa (eVisa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days
- Processing time
- After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online
Apply on ANRPTS – Agence Nationale du Registre des Populations et des Titres Sécurisés
Mauritania’s official site for the e-Visa is anrpts.gov.mr. Processing time, as Mauritania states it: After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days.
Where to apply in Nigeria
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to Mauritania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Mauritania
Nigerian citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Senegal and Mali admit Nigerian citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Mauritania?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in Nigeria?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in Nigeria.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania.
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.