LiberiaMauritania: e-Visa

LiberiaMauritania

Do Liberia passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Liberia 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

Distance1,441 km, straight line (~2h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Liberia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Liberia passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Liberia?

About 1,441 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 12m 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 Liberia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Mauritania?

Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Guinea, Mali.

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 Liberia

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5.5 million and covers an area of 43,000 square miles (111,369 km2). The official language is English, though over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The capital and largest city is Monrovia.

CapitalMonrovia

RegionWestern Africa

Population5.7M

Area111,369 km²

CurrencyLiberian dollar (1 USD ≈ 170.66 LRD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+231

Drives on theright

TimezoneMonrovia (UTC+0)

Nearest airportSpriggs Payne Airport (MLW), 4 km

Emergency number114 / 911

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$915 (2025)

Climate in Monrovia

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

Monthly climate normals for Monrovia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30°C	23.8°C	42mm	314h
February	29.7°C	24.6°C	78mm	289h
March	29.1°C	25.1°C	131mm	265h
April	29.2°C	25°C	124mm	276h
May	28.6°C	24.5°C	472mm	247h
June	27.4°C	23.5°C	409mm	228h
July	26.4°C	23.6°C	347mm	184h
August	26.2°C	23.2°C	409mm	196h
September	26.4°C	23.2°C	450mm	173h
October	27.5°C	23.3°C	297mm	275h
November	28°C	23.5°C	185mm	276h
December	28°C	23.8°C	151mm	284h

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

Liberia, in West Africa, is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the local culture. Liberia has a thriving music scene, known as hip co, which blends hip hop with colloquial Liberian English. Artists like Takun J, Santos, Mr. Smith, Soul Smiter, and Nasseman are popular. In the dry season, especially, concerts are regularly held at venues across the country.

Upcoming public holidays

November 5, 2026Thanksgiving Day

November 29, 2026William V. S. Tubman's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas 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 ≈ 40.36 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.