Senegal
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritania admits Senegalese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Senegal
MauritaniaSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegalese citizens can stay in Mauritania
Senegalese citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Mali admits Senegalese citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Senegal
No visa is needed by Mauritanian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Senegal and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania admits Senegalese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Senegalese citizens stay in Mauritania?
Senegalese citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No visa is needed by Mauritanian citizens for Senegal, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
Yes, Senegalese citizens can enter Mauritania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.