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Mauritania visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan 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 31 October 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 Rwanda
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Rwanda
MauritaniaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Mauritania
Rwandan citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Senegal admits Rwandan citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Rwanda admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Rwandan 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 Rwandan citizens stay in Mauritania?
Rwandan citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in Rwanda?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in Rwanda.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda admits Mauritanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania.
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.