NigeriaMauritania: e-Visa

NigeriaMauritania

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Nigeria 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 of2026-10-21

Distance2,730 km, straight line (~3h 43m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mauritania passport holders visiting Nigeria: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Nigeria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Nigeria?

About 2,730 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 43m 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 242 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second largest in Africa.

CapitalAbuja

RegionWestern Africa

Population237.5M

Area923,768 km²

CurrencyNigerian naira (1 USD ≈ 1332.68 NGN)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+234

Drives on theright

TimezoneLagos (UTC+1)

Nearest airportNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 199

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,224 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.3M (2016)

Climate in Abuja

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

Monthly climate normals for Abuja, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33.6°C	20.5°C	0mm	340h
February	35.3°C	22.8°C	0mm	315h
March	34.9°C	24.1°C	4mm	304h
April	33.8°C	23.9°C	4mm	306h
May	31.9°C	23.2°C	62mm	285h
June	29.2°C	21.8°C	101mm	267h
July	26.7°C	20.9°C	245mm	215h
August	26.3°C	20.7°C	166mm	213h
September	27°C	20.8°C	298mm	196h
October	30.2°C	21.3°C	38mm	309h
November	32.7°C	22.7°C	0mm	327h
December	33.9°C	21.5°C	0mm	341h

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

Nigeria is a large country in equatorial West Africa, the most populous country of the continent, with about 216 million people in 2022. Rich in diversity and landscapes, the country is home to more than 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Osun-Osogbo Grove
Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin
Sukur
Sukur Kingdom

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026National Youth Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026Boxing 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 ≈ 40.13 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.