MauritaniaPitcairn Islands: Visa on arrival

MauritaniaPitcairn Islands

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Pitcairn Islands?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Mauritania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pitcairn Islands, typically valid for 14 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: government.pn (checked September 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay14 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Pitcairn Islands243 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Pitcairn Islands drives on the left, the opposite side to Mauritania. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for Mauritania passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Pitcairn Islands?

A visa is not required in advance. Mauritania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pitcairn Islands, typically valid for 14 days.

How long can Mauritania citizens stay in Pitcairn Islands without a visa?

Up to 14 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Pitcairn Islands?

New Zealand dollar (NZD).

Does Pitcairn Islands drive on the same side of the road as Mauritania?

Pitcairn Islands drives on the left, the opposite side to Mauritania. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

How many countries can enter Pitcairn Islands without a visa?

243 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Pitcairn Islands 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 Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands, officially Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean that form the sole British Overseas Territory in the Pacific Ocean. The four islands, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno, are scattered across several hundred kilometres of ocean and have a combined land area of about 47 square kilometres. Henderson Island accounts for 86% of the land area, but only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. The inhabited islands nearest to the Pitcairn Islands are Mangareva, 688 km to the west, as well as Easter Island, 1,929 km to the east.

RegionPolynesia

Area47 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.77 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+64

Drives on theleft

Climate in Pitcairn Islands

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

Monthly climate normals for Pitcairn Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.6°C	23.3°C	28mm	380h
February	25.3°C	23.6°C	103mm	334h
March	25°C	23.6°C	207mm	290h
April	24.2°C	22.8°C	121mm	294h
May	23.2°C	21.9°C	40mm	298h
June	22.4°C	21.2°C	89mm	265h
July	20.8°C	19.5°C	73mm	278h
August	20.8°C	19.4°C	57mm	287h
September	21.6°C	20.6°C	20mm	313h
October	22.3°C	21.2°C	57mm	344h
November	22.5°C	21.2°C	209mm	327h
December	24.2°C	22.7°C	75mm	395h

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

The Pitcairn Islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote South Pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. The islands are the last British overseas territory in the South Pacific and most isolated British dependency. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty and their Polynesian companions, and most of Pitcairn's mere four dozen current inhabitants are their descendants. They are one of the least-populated entities given an ISO country code (PN).

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.