ComorosMauritania: e-Visa

ComorosMauritania

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Comoros passport holders need a visa for Mauritania, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: diplomatie.gov.mr (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,299 km, straight line (~9h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mauritania passport holders visiting Comoros: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

Comoros passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Comoros passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

Yes. Comoros passport holders need a visa for Mauritania, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Mauritania from Comoros?

About 7,299 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 5m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Mauritania?

Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU).

What is the emergency number in Mauritania?

101 / 117 / 118.

What time zone is Mauritania in?

Nouakchott (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Nouakchott?

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), about 8 km away.

How many countries can enter Mauritania without a visa?

11 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Mauritania visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Comoros passport holders visit without a visa instead of Mauritania?

Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Togo, Benin.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Comoros

The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeast Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Moroni. The predominant religion of the population, and the official state religion, is Islam. Comoros proclaimed its independence from France on 6 July 1975. The country has three official languages: Comorian, French and Arabic. The Comoros is the only country of the Arab League which is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a member state of the African Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Indian Ocean Commission.

CapitalMoroni

RegionEastern Africa

Population882.8K

Area1,862 km²

CurrencyComorian franc (1 USD ≈ 438.27 KMF)

LanguagesArabic, French, Comorian

Calling code+269

Drives on theright

TimezoneComoro (UTC+3)

Nearest airportPrince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 772-03-73

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,056 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7K (2020)

Climate in Moroni

Warmest March, coolest August, driest November, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Moroni, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.5°C	25°C	628mm	305h
February	29.9°C	25.2°C	278mm	295h
March	30.2°C	25.3°C	269mm	332h
April	30°C	24.4°C	322mm	344h
May	29.4°C	23.5°C	212mm	346h
June	28.1°C	21.8°C	164mm	310h
July	27°C	21.1°C	184mm	334h
August	27.2°C	20.2°C	141mm	349h
September	27.7°C	20.5°C	161mm	353h
October	28.4°C	22.5°C	220mm	362h
November	29.3°C	23.2°C	125mm	358h
December	29.8°C	24.3°C	227mm	362h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Comoros is an island nation off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean between northern Mozambique and northern Madagascar.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros

Upcoming public holidays

November 12, 2026Maore Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

March 18, 2027Cheikh Al Maarouf Day

Full source list on About.

About Mauritania

Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in the Maghreb region of West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest. By land area Mauritania is the 11th-largest country in Africa and the 28th-largest in the world; 90% of its territory is in the Sahara desert. Most of its population of 5.4 million live in the temperate south of the country; roughly a third of the population is concentrated in the capital and largest city, Nouakchott, on the Atlantic coast.

CapitalNouakchott

RegionWestern Africa

Population5.3M

Area1,030,700 km²

CurrencyMauritanian ouguiya (1 USD ≈ 40.25 MRU)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+222

Drives on theright

TimezoneNouakchott (UTC+0)

Nearest airportNouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), 8 km

Emergency number101 / 117 / 118

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,198 (2025)

Tourist arrivals30K (2000)

Climate in Nouakchott

Warmest October, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, May, June, August, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Nouakchott, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.6°C	16°C	0mm	293h
February	33.6°C	19.4°C	0mm	303h
March	32.3°C	18.4°C	0mm	343h
April	32.7°C	20.5°C	1mm	342h
May	33.3°C	21.6°C	0mm	364h
June	33.7°C	23.5°C	0mm	330h
July	28.8°C	23.9°C	8mm	327h
August	30.6°C	25.9°C	0mm	331h
September	32.5°C	26.4°C	10mm	304h
October	37.5°C	25.5°C	5mm	322h
November	33.5°C	20.9°C	0mm	292h
December	28.8°C	16.8°C	0mm	286h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Mauritania is a land of desert and ocean. It is of course no wonder that the main attractions for most tourists are the desert in Adrar and Tagant areas, and the ocean in Banc d'Arguin.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Banc d'Arguin National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 28, 2026Independence Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

Full source list on About.