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Côte d’IvoireMauritania: Visa-free

Côte d’IvoireMauritania

Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

Visa-free

No. Côte d’Ivoire passport holders do not need a visa to visit Mauritania for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

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

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Distance1,935 km, straight line (~2h 47m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mauritania passport holders visiting Côte d’Ivoire: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Côte d’Ivoire passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

No. Côte d’Ivoire passport holders do not need a visa to visit Mauritania for tourism.

How far is Mauritania from Côte d’Ivoire?

About 1,935 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 47m 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.

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.