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Mauritania visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish 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
- 2 missions
- 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.
Mauritanian missions in Spain
- Embassy of Mauritania in Madrid
Calle Piedralaves 4, 28035 Madrid
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All missions of Mauritania in Spain
Mauritania has 2 missions in Spain, with its embassy in Madrid. Consulates: Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Spain
MauritaniaSpain Visa required Spain 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.
Spanish 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 Spanish citizens can stay in Mauritania
Spanish citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Spanish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Spanish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
Senegal admits Spanish citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require Spanish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Spain
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Spanish 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 Spanish citizens stay in Mauritania?
Spanish citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Mauritanian embassy in Spain?
The Mauritanian embassy in Spain is in Madrid; there is also a consulate in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Can Spanish citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Spanish 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.