Destination guide

Mauritania visa requirements

For Canada passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania with a Canada passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • As of Jan 5th 2025 will be able to apply for an e-Visa. e-Visa available for 30, 90, 360 or 720 days duration.
  • After getting the visa approval a QR code has to be printed, presented to the security personnel and fees must be paid upon arrival in Mauritania cost of USD 60 for a 30 days e-visa.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Western Africa
Capital
Nouakchott
Languages
Arabic
Currency
MRO
Time zones
UTC
Area
1,030,700 km2
Population
3,631,775
Gini index
40.5