South Sudan
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese 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 South Sudan
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to South Sudan
MauritaniaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan 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.
South Sudanese 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).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Mauritania
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; South Sudanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Senegal, Algeria and Mali require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
South Sudanese 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 South Sudanese citizens stay in Mauritania?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in South Sudan?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in South Sudan.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.