Mauritania visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Mauritanian Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Mauritania must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Mauritanian consulate in the applicant's home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Mauritania the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
- This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days and can be extended at the Mauritanian immigration office.
- Although the import of local currency is prohibited in Mauritania, there are no restrictions on the importation or exportation of foreign currencies.
- Ghanaians visiting Mauritania must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Ghanaian visitors are required to provide a passport with at least six months of validity, and with at least two blank passport pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Mauritania.
- Ghanaians visiting Mauritania must provide proof of hotel accommodation.
- Ghanaians visiting Mauritania with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Nouakchott, Mauritania and may last for up to 3 - 4 hours long.
- Islam is the most widely practiced religion in Mauritania.
- The current exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Mauritanian Ouguiya is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 6.82 (MRO).
- Because the timezone used in Mauritania is the Greenwich Mean Time, there is no time difference between Ghana and Mauritania.
- Getting around in Mauritania is possible through various public transportation including buses, mini-buses, bush taxis.
- All power sockets in Mauritania provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Mauritania if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V.
- Southern Mauritania has a Sahelian climate; there is one rainy season from July to October, while Mauritania north of Atar—about two-thirds of the country—has a Saharan climate. Daytime temperatures exceed 38° C (100° F ) in most areas for over 6 months of the year, but the nights are cool.
- The winter season of November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania, when it's warm but not scorching, though nights can be chilly, it is also a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
- Mauritania is a multilingual country with Arabic and French as the most widely spoken language, other African languages including Wolof, Pulaar, Bambara.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic French and Arabic phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Kenya, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many entries does the Mauritania visa grant?
The visa on arrival to Mauritania is for just a single entry. The visa can be obtained at the Nouakchott Airport on arrival to the country.
How much is the visa processing fee for Mauritania?
The processing fee for a Mauritania visa is usually $160. This fee is same for both tourist, business, student and exchange visas.
What port of entry can you obtain your visa on arrival?
You can obtain your visa on arrival at the Nouakchott International Airport in Mauritania.
What's the validity of the visa?
The granted visa is valid for 30 days with an option of extension.
Is Mauritania safe for tourists to visit?
While Mauritania is relatively safe for tourists to visit, it is advised not to travel to the eastern and northern provinces of Mauritania. Security risks are higher in these parts.
How much in Ghana cedis will take you a flight from Ghana to Mauritania?
Amoako Enock
3 years ago
Please how much in Ghana cedis will take you a flight from Ghana to Mauritania?
I am a Ghanaian and I want an agent to help me acquire visa to Mauritania?
Amoako Enock
3 years ago
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