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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of MauritaniaMauritanian Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Mauritania Passport Holders Travel?

Mauritania passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa, 3 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Mauritania passport #155 of 199.

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26
Visa-free destinations
3
With unlimited stay
23
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (13 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Mauritania

Below is the full list of countries that Mauritania citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Mauritania passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AlgeriaAlgeria Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of ChadChad Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 15 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MaliMali Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of NigerNiger Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SyriaSyria Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa-free Unlimited

Unlimited stay countries for Mauritania passport

3 countries let Mauritania passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde
  • Flag of SyriaSyria
  • Flag of TunisiaTunisia

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Mauritania citizens

Holders of a Mauritania passport can travel to 26 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 3 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 23 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 26 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 2 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Mauritania citizens can reach 54 countries without a classic visa application. A further 43 countries offer an eVisa, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Algeria, Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Chad, among many others.

Where can Mauritania citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Mauritania passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (3 countries)

Cape Verde, Syria and Tunisia

180 days (6 months) (1 country)

Barbados

90 days (3 months) (13 countries)

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Haiti, Mali, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and Sierra Leone

30 days (1 month) (6 countries)

Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore and Togo

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Iran

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Hong Kong

Key takeaways for Mauritania passport holders

With 26 visa-free destinations, the Mauritania passport ranks #155 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Mauritania citizens

How many countries can Mauritania passport holders visit without a visa?

Mauritania passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 3 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 23 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (26) and electronic travel authorisations (2), Mauritania citizens can enter 54 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Mauritania citizens?

3 countries let Mauritania passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Cape Verde, Syria and Tunisia.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Mauritania passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 13 countries, including Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Haiti, Mali, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 3 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Mauritania citizens?

Apart from the 3 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Barbados.

Where is the Mauritania passport ranked?

With 26 visa-free destinations the Mauritania passport ranks #155 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Mauritania passport holders: 26 visa-free, 26 visa on arrival, 2 eTA and 43 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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