HaitiMauritania: e-Visa

HaitiMauritania

Do Haiti passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Haiti 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

Distance5,920 km, straight line (~7h 28m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mauritania passport holders visiting Haiti: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Haiti passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Haiti passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Haiti?

About 5,920 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 28m 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 Haiti passport holders visit without a visa instead of Mauritania?

Sierra Leone, Liberia, 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 Haiti

Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica and south of The Bahamas. It occupies the western side of the island, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean by area, and with an estimated population of 11.4 million, it is the most populous Caribbean country. The capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince.

CapitalPort-au-Prince

RegionCaribbean

Population11.9M

Area27,750 km²

CurrencyHaitian gourde (1 USD ≈ 130.96 HTG)

LanguagesFrench, Haitian Creole

Calling code+509

Drives on theright

TimezonePort-au-Prince (UTC-4)

Nearest airportToussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), 6 km

Emergency number114 / 115 / 116 / 122

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,694 (2025)

Tourist arrivals938K (2019)

Climate in Port-au-Prince

Warmest July, coolest January, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, May, December.

Monthly climate normals for Port-au-Prince, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.3°C	22.3°C	20mm	327h
February	32.1°C	23.1°C	18mm	326h
March	31.7°C	22.1°C	25mm	363h
April	33.3°C	24.2°C	72mm	360h
May	33.6°C	25.2°C	21mm	361h
June	35.2°C	25.8°C	24mm	363h
July	35.5°C	26.1°C	18mm	351h
August	34.8°C	26°C	127mm	349h
September	33.9°C	25.6°C	20mm	320h
October	33.6°C	25.4°C	26mm	327h
November	31°C	23.8°C	37mm	295h
December	31.1°C	22.2°C	22mm	321h

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

Haiti is a Caribbean country on the western half of the island of Hispaniola. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the country suffers from a myriad of social, economic, and political problems and since the 1950s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, for those with patience and an open mind, Haiti reveals a rich culture that is unique among post-colonial nations. This is the only country in the world that was established by a successful slave revolt, the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery, and all of the country's first leaders were former slaves. Haiti has a sizeable diaspora around the world, and many influential figures including W.E.B. Du Bois, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and former Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean were of Haitian origin.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

National History Park

Upcoming public holidays

October 17, 2026Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines

November 1, 2026La Toussaint

November 2, 2026Jour des Morts

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 ≈ 40.36 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.