Mauritania visa requirements for Ivorians
Travel and visa requirements
Mauritanian Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritania is officially called the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
- Ivorians travelling to Mauritania can be granted a 90-day visa-free entry.
- They are to possess original passports valid for at least 6 months upon entry into Mauritania.
- The passports are to carry blank pages for stamps.
- Although a passport is required for entry, intending visitors who have a national identity card issued to citizens of Ivory Coast can gain entry with that.
- Visitors are required to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever and come along with the certificate as proof.
- Visitors must have their return/onward tickets readily available.
- Confirmation of hotel bookings or letter from a Mauritanian host is required.
- No airport tax is levied on visitors upon embarkation at the airport.
- Business visitors are required to tender a letter of invitation from the host company.
- There are restrictions on the import of local currencies, foreign currencies, on the other hand, can be imported so long as the sums are declared on arrival.
- Importation of alcoholic drinks and pork products is prohibited.
- Mauritania is the 11th largest country in Africa.
- Arabic is recognized as the official language in Mauritania. French is spoken as a foreign language.
- The constitution of the country declares the country as an Islamic Republic and religious freedom is restricted.
- Attempts to convert citizens from their religion is illegal and may lead to deportation, arrest or prosecution.
- The country adopts the use of the Mauritanian Ouguiya as its official currency.
- The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Mauritania is 2 hours 24 minutes.
- There is no time difference between Ivory Coast and Mauritania.
- In Mauritania, the power plugs and sockets are type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- About two-thirds of the country has the Saharan climate, with daytime temperatures exceeding 38 degree Celsius in most areas for over 6 months of the year. However, the nights are cool.
- Homosexuality is a punishable offence in Mauritania and drug laws are severe.
- Ignoring people who greet you is considered rude. Visitors are advised to reply greetings and greet people they meet in a shop or store upon entry.
- The basic law in Mauritania is Sharia and its green flag having yellow crescents and stars symbolizes Islam.
- Sale and consumption of alcohol in Mauritania is illegal.
- The traditional dishes in Mauritania are influenced by a blend of Arab and African culinary practices. They include chebu jen, yassa poulet and rice with vegetables. Mint tea is widely drunk.
- After lunch and dinner in the country, it is customary to drink small glasses of green tea with mint and sugar.
- There are no public buses in Mauritania, however there are bush taxis, private taxi companies and train services (Only available in North Mauritania).
- Banc d'Arguin National Park and the Terjit Oasis are some of the top tourist sites in Mauritania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mauritania's climate like?
Is alcohol legal in Mauritania?
The sale and consumption of alcohol in Mauritania is against the law. There are no restaurants in Nouakchott that sell alcohol legally.