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EritreaMauritania: e-Visa

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Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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Yes. Eritrea 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 of2026-10-14
    Distance5,832 km, straight line (~7h 22m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mauritania passport holders visiting Eritrea: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Eritrea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Eritrea?

About 5,832 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 22m 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 Eritrea 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.