Mauritania visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritanian Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Vietnam desiring to visit Mauritania will obtain their Mauritanian visa upon their arrival in the country.
  • This visa is issued to Vietnam nationals with a maximum duration of 90 days for multiple entries.
  • For Mauritanian single entry visa applicant, 30 days of stay is issued on this visa and it costs 55 euro.
  • Travellers are required to provide a passport with at least six months of validity, and with at least two blank passport pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Mauritania.
  • Return or onward ticket should be made available before you embark on your journey.
  • Provision of sufficient funds to cater for your stay throughout your time in Mauritania.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation in Mauritania should be presented.
  • Mauritanian government does not levy an airport tax on passengers departing from Mauritania.
  • All visitors coming into Mauritania will be received through Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
  • Mauritanian Standard Time Zone is the Greenwich Mean Time. That is (GMT+0) and Vietnam standard time zone is (GMT+7). Hence, Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of Mauritania.
  • Flight estimated time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Nouakchott, Mauritania is 23 hours 30 minutes. 
  • Some of the flights travelling to Mauritania are Air France, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
  • The telephone code used in Mauritania is (+222).
  • Commercial banks do not operate on Fridays and Sundays in Mauritania but resume operations on Sundays.
  • Although the import of local currency is prohibited in Mauritania, there are no restrictions on the importation or exportation of foreign currencies.
  • Foreigners must ensure they carry out a proper check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines and presentation of their respective certificates should be presented.
  • Visitors travelling to Mauritania with their pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission. 
  • Islam is the only religion practised in the Country. All the 100% population in the country are Muslims.
  • Mode of transportation in Mauritania are through taxis car rental services and bush taxis that transit through towns.
  • All power sockets in Mauritania provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Mauritania if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V.
  • Southern Mauritania has a Sahelian climate; there is one rainy season from July to October, while Mauritania north of Atar—about two-thirds of the country—has a Saharan climate. Daytime temperatures exceed 38° C (100° F ) in most areas for over 6 months of the year, but the nights are cool.
  • The winter season of November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania, when it's warm but not scorching, though nights can be chilly, it is also a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
  • Mauritania is a multilingual country with Arabic and French as the most widely spoken language, other African languages including Wolof, Pulaar, Bambara.
  • The local dishes you can enjoy while in Mauritania entail dates, thieboudienne, mechoui, fishballs, dried meat etc.
  • November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania. It is the winter season when the weather is not scorching. Although, the weather can be cold in the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language of Mauritania?

Arabic and Hassaniya are the official languages spoken in Mauritania.

What is the GMT of Mauritania and its difference to Vietnam?

Mauritanian Standard Time Zone is the Greenwich Mean Time. That is (GMT+0) and Vietnam standard time zone is (GMT+7). Hence, Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of Mauritania. That is, the difference in time between the two countries is 7 hours.

How long does it take flights averagely to get to Mauritania from Vietnam?

The average time to reach Mauritania from Vietnam by flights estimated to be 23 hours 30 minutes. 

How many days does Mauritania government grant Vietnam citizens to stay in Vietnam?

Vietnam nationals visiting Mauritania are allowed to stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.