MauritaniaSaint Pierre and Miquelon: Visa required

MauritaniaSaint Pierre and Miquelon

Do Mauritania passport holders need a visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Visa required

Yes. Mauritania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

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

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Saint Pierre and Miquelon124 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Yes. Mauritania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What currency is used in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

112.

How many countries can enter Saint Pierre and Miquelon without a visa?

124 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located off the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy to the National Assembly and participate in senatorial and presidential elections.

RegionNorth America

Area242 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+508

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest August.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.5°C	-4.2°C	169mm	88h
February	-0.5°C	-4.1°C	141mm	123h
March	0.2°C	-3.3°C	172mm	203h
April	1.6°C	-0.5°C	121mm	259h
May	4.2°C	2.2°C	121mm	288h
June	8.5°C	6.6°C	177mm	209h
July	13.2°C	11.5°C	81mm	266h
August	16.5°C	14.9°C	109mm	335h
September	14.5°C	12.3°C	212mm	239h
October	10.8°C	7.6°C	145mm	206h
November	7.1°C	3.1°C	95mm	142h
December	4.4°C	1.5°C	185mm	100h

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

Saint Pierre and Miquelon are a small group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland and Labrador. First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American empire, New France.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

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