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How to get a Mauritania visa from Mali
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malian passport holders travelling to Mauritania.
Visa information
Detailed visa fees for Mauritania aren't listed yet —
check the requirements below or contact the embassy directly.
Where to apply
Mauritania embassy & visa application centers in Mali.
Bamako
AddressRue 218 Porte 667 Hippodrome B.P. 135 Bamako Mali
Phone(+223) 20 21 48 15 (+223) 20 21 58 81
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go to Mauritania
The risk 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 Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Tagant, and Hodh el Chargui - due to the continuing high threat from terrorism throughout the country.
Is Mauritania a poor country
Even though it has a population of only 3 million and despite having important natural resources (oil, iron ore, fish) at its disposal, Mauritania is still one of the poorest countries in the world on the Human Development Index, according to the United Nations classification system.
What is Mauritania known for
The heartland of Mauritania consists of the vast Adrar and Tagant plateaus, Known as the Trab el-Hajra (Arabic: “Country of Stone”). Until the 1980s nomadic life was prevalent in Mauritania, and among the Moorish population the nomadic lifestyle is still idealized.
Is Mauritania an Arab country
One of Africa's newest oil producers, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania bridges the Arab Maghreb and western sub-Saharan Africa. The largely-desert country presents a cultural contrast, with an Arab-Berber population to the north and black Africans to the south. Many of its people are nomads.
Is alcohol legal in Mauritania
Alcohol is illegal in Mauritania and there are no restaurants in the city of Nouakchott that serve alcoholic beverages legally.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Mauritania visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.