Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Mauritania and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Mauritania Visa Application
  3. Four (4) passport photographs
  4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
  5. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
  6. Copy of recent bank statement or letter of reference from bank.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Mauritania and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Mauritania Visa Application
  3. Four (4) passport photographs
  4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
  5. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
  6. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Mauritania, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $45.00 per visa, valid for multiple entries up to 30 days stay

Visa Information

The Mauritania tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay not to exceed 72 hours or 30 days, according to the visa terms.

 

 

Updated: .