Mauritania visa requirements for Singaporeans
Travel and visa requirements
Mauritanian Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Singapore citizens can obtain a 90-day visa on arrival for travelling to Mauritania for tourism.
- Visas on arrival are available at the Nouackchott- Oumtounsy International Airport, Mauritania.Visa costs 55 EUR/ 60 USD.
- Visitors are to possess an original passport valid for at least 6 months upon entry into Mauritania.
- Visitors are to also possess 2 completed visa application forms and 4 passport photographs.
- Visitors must provide proof of accommodation.
- Proof of travel allowance (sufficient to cover the entire stay in Mauritania) is required.
- Visitors are also required to possess an onward or return ticket.
- Visitors are required to get vaccination against Malaria, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Yellow fever, Dengue fever, Hepatitis and Typhoid as these diseases are prevalent in Mauritania.
- Mauritania recognizes Islam as the sole religion of its citizens and religious freedom is restricted.
- Arabic is the official language in Mauritania.
- Turkish Airlines, Air France and Singapore Airlines are the airline that fly from Singapore to Mauritania.
- The estimated flight duration time from Changi, Singapore to Nouakchott Mauritania is 16 hours, 48 minutes.
- Mauritania observes Greenwich Mean time (GMT) place Singapore 8 hours ahead of Mauritania.
- Attempts to convert citizens from their religion is illegal and may lead to deportation, arrest or prosecution.
- Public display of affection between members of the opposite sex is prohibited.
- The country adopts the use of the Mauritanian Ouguiya as its official currency, with 1.03 Mauritanian Ouguiya equaling 1 Mauritian Rupee.
- In Mauritania, the power plugs and sockets are type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- About two-third 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.
- In Mauritania, 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.
- Sale and consumption of alcohol in Mauritania is illegal.
- Traditional dishes in Mauritania include chebu jen, yassa poulet and rice with vegetables. Mint tea is widely drunk.
- There are no public buses in Mauritania, however there are bush taxis, private taxi companies and train services (Only available in North Mauritania).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is alcohol legal in Mauritania?
The sale and consumption of alcohol is illegal in Mauritania although some restaurants do serve it. Those found in possession of illegal drugs might also get prison sentences.