Mauritania visa requirements for Libyans

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritanian Visa is not required for Libyans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements


  • Citizens of Libya 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.
  • Visitors are required to possess a certificate showing proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever. 
  • They must also have their return/onward tickets readily available.
  • Proof of accommodation which could either be confirmation of hotel reservation 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.
  • There are laws prohibiting the Importation of alcoholic drinks and pork products.
  • Mauritania is officially called the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
  •  It 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.
  • The country adopts the use of the Mauritanian Ouguiya as its official currency.
  • The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Mauritania is 4 hours 16 minutes.
  • The time zone in Mauritania is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) making Libya 2 hours ahead of Libya.
  • 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.
  • There are no public buses in Mauritania, however there are bush taxis, private taxi companies and train services (Only available in North Mauritania).
  • 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.
  • The Terjit Oasis and d'Arguin National Park are some of the top tourist sites in Mauritania.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauritania a safe country to visit?

Mauritania is a  relatively safe country characterized by low crime rate. However, visitors are advised to be cautious at all times because petty crimes like pick pocketing or bag snatching are common.

What is the electricity standard in Mauritania?

The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

What is the legal drinking age in Mauritania?

Alcohol is illegal in Mauritania and there are no restaurants in the country that serve alcohol legally.