Mauritania visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritanian Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritania is a country located in the Northwest of Africa with Nouakchott being the largest city and the capital of Mauritania.
  •  Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival for traveling to Mauritania as a tourist. The duration of stay depends on the applicant which can be up to 3 years.
  • Passport validity should be at least 6 months to enter Mauritania with a confirmation of hotel booking or a letter from a Mauritanian host.
  • If it is a business trip, a letter of invitation is required by the Mauritanian government.
  • The vaccinations required before entering Mauritania include; hepatitis A and B, tuberculosis and typhoid diphtheria. Tourists coming from yellow fever-affected areas will be required to produce a yellow fever certificate on arrival. 
  • The official language spoken in Mauritania is Arabic while other languages include; Zenaga-Berber, Tamasheq-Berber, Hassaaniya Arabic.
  • The most practiced religion in Mauritania is Islam.
  • The currency spent in Mauritania is the Mauritanian ouguiya with the symbol, UM.
  • The power plug socket used in Mauritania is 220V, 50Hz and plug Type C.
  • There is no restriction on the import of foreign currency except the amount is declared on arrival and the export of foreign currency must not exceed the amount declared on arrival.
  • Mauritania climate is hot and it is desert in the center-north, while it is semi-desert in the south because of the summer monsoon, which brings about one rainy season.
  • The tourist attraction centers in Mauritania are; Chinguetti, Parc National du Banc D’arguin, Ouadane, The Coast, Adrar among others.
  • The airline carriers in Mauritania include; Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aigle Azur, Air Austral, airBaltic,  Air Corsica, Air Europa.
  • The time difference between Eritrea and Mauritania is 3 hours, Eritrea is ahead of Mauritania.
  • Airflight distance from Eritrea to Mauritania is approximately 6 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Mauritania?

The rate of kidnapping is very high in Mauritania, particularly against Westerners in Nouakchott and Atar. It is also not safe to travel to the eastern and northern provinces of Mauritania.

What natural resources are found in Mauritania?

The country solely depends on its natural resources which are iron, oil, and gold for the growth of its economy.

When is the best time to visit Mauritania?

It is best to visit Mauritania during the winter season of November to March when it's warm but not scorching, though nights can be chilly.

What is the biggest industry in Mauritania?

The mining industry in Mauritania is regarded as the biggest industry that has been dominated by mining of iron ore and beneficiation. Other significant mineral commodities mined in the country include gold, copper, gypsum, cement, salt, and petroleum.