United States
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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
- 1 mission
- 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.
Mauritanian missions in the United States
- Embassy of Mauritania in Washington D.C.
Leroy Place Northwest 2129, Washington
Mauritania has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Mauritania
US citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for US citizens
Senegal admits US citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to the United States
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
US 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 US citizens stay in Mauritania?
US citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Mauritanian embassy in the United States?
The Mauritanian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; US 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.