MauritaniaDenmark: Visa required

MauritaniaDenmark

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Denmark?

Visa required

Yes. Mauritania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Denmark.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,805 km, straight line (~6h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Denmark136 of 240 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting Mauritania: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for Mauritania passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Denmark?

Yes. Mauritania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Denmark.

How far is Denmark from Mauritania?

About 4,805 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Denmark?

Danish krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Denmark?

112.

What time zone is Denmark in?

Copenhagen (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Copenhagen?

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Denmark without a visa?

136 of the 240 nationalities this site tracks can enter Denmark 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.

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.

About Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Metropolitan Denmark is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

CapitalCopenhagen

RegionNorthern Europe

Population6M

Area43,094 km²

CurrencyDanish krone (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesDanish

Calling code+45

Drives on theright

TimezoneCopenhagen (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$76,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.6M (2020)

Climate in Copenhagen

Warmest August, coolest February, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Copenhagen, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.8°C	3.4°C	65mm	83h
February	6.6°C	3°C	82mm	126h
March	7.1°C	2.3°C	26mm	249h
April	11.2°C	4.5°C	24mm	339h
May	13.9°C	7.2°C	37mm	381h
June	20.1°C	13.6°C	66mm	397h
July	18.5°C	13.2°C	63mm	361h
August	22°C	15.8°C	47mm	348h
September	18.2°C	12.5°C	56mm	274h
October	13°C	9.5°C	78mm	181h
November	9.9°C	6.9°C	25mm	107h
December	5.9°C	3.7°C	64mm	31h

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

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of landmass. Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European naval power, the Kingdom of Denmark is the oldest kingdom in the world still in existence, but has evolved into a democratic, modern, and prosperous nation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jelling Heritage Site
Kronborg Castle
Moravian Church Settlements
Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Q1517331
Roskilde Cathedral
Stevns Klint
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western Limfjord – Evolution and Climate Adaptation in the Earliest Eocene
Viking Age Ring Fortresses
Wadden Sea

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juledag / 1. juledag

December 26, 20262. juledag

January 1, 2027Nytårsdag

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