Spain visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Spain

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Spanish Visa.

  • A valid international passport or travel document which continues to be valid three months after the projected date of leaving the territory of Spain. The passport or travel document must have been issued within the last 10 years.
  • Original copy of visa application form (official form EX-01) duly filled and signed.
  • Recent clear 4.5cmx3.5cm passport photograph which must not have been used in the passport. The photograph must be taken against a light background and must show the full face of the applicant.
  • Accreditation of economic means. The minimum amount to be accredited for each traveler per day in Spain is €90 with a minimum of €180 or its equivalent in foreign currency.
  • Return ticket or tourist circuit.
  • Proof of place of lodging for the length of your stay in Spain. You could provide a document from a lodging establishment or a letter of invitation from an individual in Spain with the content of the letter confirming your accommodation.
  • Confirmation of a booking or organized trip with a travel itinerary.
  • Travel health insurance.

Spain Visa for Mauritanians

Facts about Spain

There is a lot of top tourist attraction in the city of Spain. Travelers can pick from visiting the beaches in Ibiza to letting off steam on the popular white-sand beaches in Gran Canaria and seeing a lot of historical sites in the country. You are definitely guaranteed a fun-filled stay in the city of Spain.

Recent data showed tourist visits to Spain rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 82 million tourists. This makes Spain the second most visited country in the world after France.

Spain has 17 sovereign regions with different geography and culture. It is a country on Europe’s Iberian peninsula. Its capital city is Madrid which houses the royal palace and the prestigious Prado museum.

Types of Spain Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa within 15 days 90
Business visa within 15 days 90
Student visa within 15 days Varies

General Requirements for Spain Visa

  • A valid international passport or travel document which continues to be valid three months after the projected date of leaving the territory of Spain. The passport or travel document must have been issued within the last 10 years.
  • Original copy of visa application form (official form EX-01) duly filled and signed.
  • Recent clear 4.5cmx3.5cm passport photograph which must not have been used in the passport. The photograph must be taken against a light background and must show the full face of the applicant.
  • Accreditation of economic means. The minimum amount to be accredited for each traveler per day in Spain is €90 with a minimum of €180 or its equivalent in foreign currency.
  • Return ticket or tourist circuit.
  • Proof of place of lodging for the length of your stay in Spain. You could provide a document from a lodging establishment or a letter of invitation from an individual in Spain with the content of the letter confirming your accommodation.
  • Confirmation of a booking or organized trip with a travel itinerary.
  • Travel health insurance.
Spain Tourist visa Spain Business visa Spain Student visa

Spain Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Foreign nationals with the aim of entering the territory of Spain for a short period of time are the eligible applicants of this visa type.
  • This visa also satisfies the purpose of a private visit. A letter of invitation from the private individual you will be meeting up with should be provided if a private visitation is your main purpose of visiting.
  • The visa is issued as a short-stay with a 90 days validity.
  • The visa is charged 60Euros payable to the consulate except Minors are exempted from paying for the visa fee.
  • The content of the letter of invitation must exclusively provide proof of the existence of suitable accommodation available to the Mauritanian traveling to Spain.
  • The document justifying the availability of accommodation to the foreigner must also state if that forms all or part of the support the host is willing to extend to the visitor.
  • You are required to provide a confirmation of an organized trip.
  • Foreigners are expected to have adequate economic resources for the duration of their stay in the country. The amount considered as appropriate is €90 per person per day or its equivalent in any currency.
  • All those traveling to Spain must be in possession of a medical certificate which shows that they possess no health threat to anyone residing in Spain.
  • In the case of the absence of the medical certificate, foreigners are subjected to undergo a medical examination upon their arrival at the border.
  • A document which justifies the object and the conditions of the entry and planned stay is required.
  • Mauritanians are obligated to declare their entry into Spain before the Spanish police authorities as soon as they arrive in the country.
  • In the case where there is no police post at the border, entry statement must be, made at any police station of the National Police or immigration Office within a maximum of three days of entry into the country.
  • If you are staying in Spain for more than the allocated time on your visa, you may be refused entry into the country in the future.
  • If the foreigner's document is Arabic, it must be translated into English or Spanish language.
  • Visitors are expected to leave the country at the end of their stay.

Spain Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals visiting Spain to take part in professional or scientific reasons.
  • The invitation from a company which authorizes the visa applicant to participate in meetings, conventions, etc of a commercial or industrial nature must be submitted.
  • Foreigners traveling to the country for business reasons are required to present documents that shows that there exists a commercial or industrial relationship between the host company and the sponsoring company.
  • The visa is issued as a short-stay with a 90 days validity.
  • The visa is charged 60Euros payable to the consulate except Minors are exempted from paying for the visa fee.
  • You are required to own access cards to trade fairs, congresses, conventions, etc, you wish to attend during your time in the country.
  • Invitations, entry cards, reservations or programs with indication, as far as possible, of the name of the inviting body and the duration of the applicant’s stay, should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to have a document which indicates the purpose of their visit to Spain.
  • The activities to be carried out in Spain by holders of this visa must not be aimed at generating income.
  • Travelers to Spain should ensure they obtain a medical certificate from a medical institution in Mauritania before departing for Spain. Foreigners who do not have a medical certificate will have to undergo a mandatory medical examination upon arrival at the border.
  • Mauritanians whose criminal record certificate shows the presence of previous convictions will be refused entry into the country.
  • If you have been previously expelled by Spain or any of the Schengen member states, you may not be granted entry into the country.

Spain Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type is issued to foreign citizens who have the intention of studying or extending their studies in Spain.
  • Foreigners who have the intention of carrying out researches, participating in unpaid internships, participating in exchanges of students or who intend to carry out volunteer services are eligible for this visa.
  • The visa is issued as a short-stay with a 90 days validity.
  • The visa is charged 60Euros payable to the consulate except Minors are exempted from paying for the visa fee.
  • You are required to present the registration document of a teaching center authorizing you to take part in theoretical and practical training courses.
  • Certificates relating to the courses followed must be made available.
  • Students who are authorized to stay in Spain for more than six months are expected to obtain a foreign student card before the Foreigners Office or the corresponding police station within one month of their entry in Spain.
  • Foreign students who are below 19 years of age will require parental permission if they are traveling unaccompanied.
  • All the documents to be submitted by the applicant of this visa must be translated to French or Spanish if they are not already in either of the languages.
  • Submission of all the necessary documents for the visa application does not translate into you being automatically granted this visa.
  • Applicants who present incomplete, unclear and unsigned application at the Embassy or Consulate will not be granted this visa.
  • Take note that payment of the visa fee is not refundable.

Spain Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Spain Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritania

Location

Address

Nouakchott

Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania B.P.: 232 Nouakchott, Mauritania

ambassadespmr@correo.maeces

(+222) 525 20 80 (+222) 525 25 79

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the right time to visit Spain?

The best time to visit Spain is definitely during the spring ranging from March to May or during the fall (September to November). At these periods, you will encounter fewer crowds, cheaper accommodations, and the best weather.
Can I travel within the Schengen countries with a single-entry visa??
Yes, once you have entered the Schengen territory, you can circulate within the Schengen area multiple times. However, once you leave the Schengen area, you will need a new visa to return.

How can I contact the Spain Visa Application Center??

You can contact the Spain Visa Application Center via, the helpline, email or in person.

What is the current population of Spain?

The population of Spain as of 2018 census is over 46million.