Mauritanian Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of November 2026, Mauritanian passport holders can visit 24 countries visa-free, plus 68 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Mauritanian passport is ranked #161 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Mauritanian passport allows entry to 24 countries without a visa. It enables 55 e-visas and 13 visas on arrival. For 101 countries, a visa is required.

Mauritania is located in Northwest Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean, Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. The population is over 4.5 million. Predominantly young, with a median age of 20 years.

The official language is Arabic. However, French, Hassaniya Arabic, and other languages are also spoken. The country's economy is largely based on agriculture, livestock, and fishing, but recently has been boosted by iron ore extraction.

Some destinations that require a visa for Mauritanian passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Mauritanian passport holders are Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Cape Verde.

Visa free countries

So, where can Mauritanians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Mauritania citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇩🇿 Algeria (3 months)
🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (90 days)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (N/A)
🇹🇩 Chad (3 months)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (N/A)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇬🇳 Guinea (N/A)
🇱🇾 Libya (3 months)
🇲🇱 Mali (3 months)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (30 days)
🇳🇪 Niger (3 months)
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone (3 months)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (N/A)

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Asia

🇮🇷 Iran (15 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Mauritanian passport holders can visit 24 countries visa-free, plus 68 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of November 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Mauritanian passport holders?

Mauritanian passport holders can travel visa-free to Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria, and 16 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Mauritania citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Mauritania, 24 are visa-free, 55 can be visited with an e-visa and 13 with a visa on arrival, while 101 require a visa, as of November 2026.