Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need an e-Visa to visit Mauritania.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
e-VisaBefore you go:
- Passport expiry date must be at least 6 months after arrival.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required when arriving from a transmission-risk country.
- E-visa fees are paid on arrival in exact cash in Euros or US dollars.
- A valid travel document is required; lost or stolen passports cannot be used.