How to get a Mauritania visa from South Africa

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Mauritania.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Mauritania.

Processing time5 - 7 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$60

Processing time5 - 7 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$60

Documents South African applicants need to provide.

One copy of duly completed visa application form.
Bank statement which is not older than 3 months showing sufficient and sufficient flow of funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
Return and onward ticket with entry and exit dates.
Copy of travel itinerary.
Proof of accommodation.
Two passport sized photographs not older than six months which is in accordance with the passport format for a visa application.
Valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of visa application. The visa should have one blank page.
Valid travel insurance.

This visa is for travelers with the intention of visiting Mauritania for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation.
The tourist visa also doubles as a visitor visa.
Holders of this visa are neither allowed to work nor study while in the country.
Vaccination against hepatitis A and B, rabies, tetanus and polio is highly recommended.
Yellow ever vaccination certificate is required.
Minors are expected to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
A letter of invitation from your host in the country is required. The letter should contain a valid means of identification of your host as well as your host’s home address
You are expected to abide by the rules of your visa.
At the expiry of your visa, you are to leave the country at the expiry of your visa.
Receipt of paid visa application fees is required.
Avoid taking tap water. There is a huge possibility that the water is contaminated.
The visa is valid for 90 days.

This visa allows business-oriented travelers perform their business activities in the country without restriction.
Applicants of this visa do so with the intention of visiting the country to attend business meetings, sign and negotiate contracts.
Holders of this visa can attend conferences, trade fairs and business lectures.
A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with in Mauritania should be provided. The duration and purpose of your visit in the country should be stated in the letter.
Letter from your current employer stating that your business leave is approved. The duration of your leave should be stated in the letter.
Proof of paid visa application fee should be provided.
If you are under the age of 18, you are expected to provide a copy of your birth certificate.
It is recommended that you are vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, rabies, tetanus and polio.
If you are traveling with your spouse, the original copy of your marriage certificate should be tendered.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
The visa is valid for 90 days.

Mauritania embassy & visa application centers in South Africa.

Address337 Brooklyn Road, Charles Lord Office Park, Block B, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa.

Phone+27 12 362 3578

The risk of kidnapping in Mauritania is very high. To avoid becoming a victim, avoid open terraces and cafes.

No, Mauritania is not an island.

Yes, Mauritania is in sub-Saharan Africa.

Yes, as a South African you need a visa to visit Mauritania.

The Mauritanian visa costs $45 for Africans and Asians and $60 for Europeans.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Mauritania visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.