MauritaniaLithuania: Visa required

MauritaniaLithuania

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Visa required

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

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

Distance5,347 km, straight line (~6h 47m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Lithuania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

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

How far is Lithuania from Mauritania?

About 5,347 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 47m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Lithuania?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Lithuania?

02 / 112.

What time zone is Lithuania in?

Vilnius (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Vilnius?

Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Lithuania without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Lithuania 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 Lithuania

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian semi-exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest, with a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2 (25,200 sq mi), and has a population of 2.9 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities include Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys. Lithuanians are the titular nation, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of Balts, and speak Lithuanian.

CapitalVilnius

RegionNorthern Europe

Population2.9M

Area65,300 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLithuanian

Calling code+370

Drives on theright

TimezoneVilnius (UTC+3)

Nearest airportVilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km

Emergency number02 / 112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,959 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.3M (2020)

Climate in Vilnius

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vilnius, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.6°C	0.1°C	52mm	68h
February	4.5°C	-1.3°C	54mm	136h
March	7.2°C	-1°C	41mm	234h
April	11.1°C	1.2°C	17mm	293h
May	14.7°C	5.4°C	88mm	327h
June	23.7°C	14.3°C	64mm	387h
July	22.4°C	12.8°C	47mm	379h
August	23.2°C	13.6°C	82mm	328h
September	19.1°C	10.8°C	40mm	272h
October	13.1°C	8°C	67mm	124h
November	6.4°C	3°C	51mm	64h
December	1.3°C	-1.6°C	28mm	45h

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

Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states of northeast Europe. It's a low-lying, mostly agricultural country bordered by Latvia to the north and east, Belarus to the south, Poland to the southwest, Kaliningrad exclave of Russia to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. It broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent republic in 1990, soon followed by Latvia and Estonia, the other two Baltic states. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, extending to about 65,300 square kilometres with a population of 2.9 million in 2025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Reserve of Kernavė
Curonian Spit
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vilnius Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Visų šventųjų diena

November 2, 2026Vėlinės

December 24, 2026Šv. Kūčios

Full source list on About.