Philippines visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Mauritanians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritania passport holders can visit the Philippines for a duration of 30 days without applying for a visa.
  • Visitors from Mauritania are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • On entry and exit into the Philippines, local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
  • Citizens of Mauritania must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the Philippines. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
  • Visitors would be required to present their latest bank statement as provide of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country. 
  • A return ticket to Mauritania or onward destination is needed as well.
  • Mauritanians bringing in pets must be accompanied by veterinarian good health certificate, issued in Mauritania stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from Bureau of Animal Industry.
  • Prospecting visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Mauritania. There are international airports in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott.
  • Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritania to the Philippines.
  • The estimated flight time from Nouadhibou to Manila, Philippines is 1 day 3 hours and from Nouakchott, it is  1 day, 1 hour.
  • The most practised religion in the Philippines is Christianity, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
  • The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • Some special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
  • There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
  • Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis. 
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts the Philippines eight hours ahead of Mauritania.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Visitors travelling to the Philippines are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Philippines located?

The Philippines is situated to the southeast of China, east of Vietnam, and north of Indonesia. As an island nation, it enjoys maritime borders with its neighbouring countries (China, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Palau). 

When is the best time to visit the Philippines?

The Philippines is most popular during the dry season, between November and April. At this time, the country is fully accessible, including its many beautiful islands and more remote areas. Temperatures are high during March and April, so it's best to travel during the cooler months of December to February.

What vaccinations do I need before going to the Philippines?

 None. Tourists don’t need any special vaccination to visit the Philippines, but they are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.

What is the best currency to take to Philippines?

The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso. In some tourist areas, you might be able to pay for goods and services using U.S. dollars and euros.