EthiopiaMauritania: e-Visa

EthiopiaMauritania

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Ethiopia 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

Distance5,981 km, straight line (~7h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Ethiopia passport holders

See all Ethiopia destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Ethiopia?

About 5,981 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 32m 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the southeast, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. Ethiopia covers a land area of 1,104,300 km2 (426,400 sq mi). As of 2026, it has around 138 million inhabitants, making it the 10th-most populous country in the world and 2nd most populous country in Africa. The national capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, lies several kilometres west of the East African Rift that splits the country into the African and Somali tectonic plates.

CapitalAddis Ababa

RegionEastern Africa

Population135.5M

Area1,104,300 km²

CurrencyEthiopian birr (1 USD ≈ 161.53 ETB)

LanguagesAmharic

Calling code+251

Drives on theright

TimezoneAddis Ababa (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km

Emergency number907 / 911 / 939 / 991

UNESCO sites14

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$933 (2025)

Tourist arrivals518K (2020)

Climate in Addis Ababa

Warmest March, coolest December, driest December, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Addis Ababa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.6°C	8.9°C	10mm	335h
February	22.4°C	10.2°C	11mm	311h
March	23.2°C	11.6°C	53mm	325h
April	22.3°C	11.6°C	147mm	304h
May	21.7°C	10.4°C	134mm	338h
June	19.8°C	10.1°C	245mm	302h
July	18.2°C	10.6°C	331mm	229h
August	18.4°C	10.8°C	265mm	253h
September	18.7°C	9.7°C	216mm	306h
October	19.9°C	8.4°C	11mm	348h
November	21.1°C	7.7°C	4mm	345h
December	20.8°C	7.3°C	1mm	344h

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

Travelers to Ethiopia experience a country divided into two: in the north and east the focus is on cultural heritage, while in the south there are several national parks and lakes in the area of the East African Rift with their flora and fauna as well as the habitat of several indigenous peoples.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Axum
Bale Mountains National Park
Fasil Ghebbi
Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town
Konso Cultural Landscape
Lalibela Cross
Lower Valley of the Awash
Melka Kunture
Monolithic churches in Lalibela
Omo River

Upcoming public holidays

January 7, 2027ልደተ-ለእግዚእነ/ ገና

January 19, 2027ნათლისღება

March 2, 2027የዓድዋ ድል በዓል

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.