Mauritania eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

~US$75≈ ₹7,240Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6–8 days

Typical stay / validity

Visa-specific

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Mauritania visa

Mauritania offers Saharan dunes, the ancient caravan towns of Chinguetti and Ouadane and the Banc d'Arguin bird sanctuary. Indian passport holders can apply for a Mauritanian e-Visa online.

After online approval, the visa is issued on arrival against your approval. Accommodation proof depends on your visa type.

Mauritania visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Mauritania immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Mauritania need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Conditional

Conditional / accommodation proof

A hotel booking may be replaced by an invitation, sponsor or host address, or may depend on the visa category.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Mauritania.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Mauritania.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6–8 days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Mauritania, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Some border areas of Mauritania are affected by security risks. Check the Indian Ministry of External Affairs advisory before travel.
• The iron ore train from Zouérat to Nouadhibou is a famous but tough journey. Travel with an experienced guide.
• The Mauritanian ouguiya is the local currency.
• Mauritania is on India's yellow fever list. Carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, as India checks it when you return and travellers without one can be quarantined.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Mauritania.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Mauritania.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Mauritania.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.