NorwayMauritania: e-Visa

NorwayMauritania

Do Norway passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

e-Visa

Yes. Norway 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 of2026-10-19

Distance5,103 km, straight line (~6h 30m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mauritania11 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Mauritania

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

Other visa-free destinations for Norway passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Norway passport holders need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How far is Mauritania from Norway?

About 5,103 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 30m 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 Norway passport holders visit without a visa instead of Mauritania?

Cape Verde, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Morocco, Portugal, Spain.

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 Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country comprising the western and northernmost parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, the remote Arctic island Jan Mayen and the archipelago Svalbard. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency, and not a part of the Kingdom; Norway also claims the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has a population of approximately 5.6 million, and a total area of 385,207 square kilometres (148,729 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Oslo. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden, and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast. Norway has an extensive coastline facing the Skagerrak strait, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea.

CapitalOslo

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area323,802 km²

CurrencyNorwegian krone (1 USD ≈ 9.44 NOK)

LanguagesNorwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

Calling code+47

Drives on theright

TimezoneOslo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportOslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 37 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites12

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$94,594 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Oslo

Warmest June, coolest February, driest April, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Oslo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.6°C	0.2°C	74mm	94h
February	4.3°C	-1.3°C	76mm	144h
March	5.6°C	-0.6°C	60mm	238h
April	11.1°C	2°C	30mm	309h
May	14.4°C	4.5°C	47mm	417h
June	22.9°C	12.9°C	108mm	395h
July	17.9°C	10.9°C	112mm	359h
August	21.1°C	12.6°C	45mm	363h
September	16.5°C	8.9°C	77mm	249h
October	10.3°C	5.7°C	182mm	142h
November	7.1°C	3°C	86mm	81h
December	2.9°C	0.1°C	185mm	23h

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

Norway is a land of great fjords, great valleys, wide forests and gorgeous lakes. It also hosts lively cities such as Oslo and Bergen. Norway is the westernmost, northernmost and, surprisingly, the easternmost of the Scandinavian countries – among the Nordic countries only Finland stretches slightly further east. See the midnight sun, watch the Northern Lights, live its rich cultural heritage and eye its distinctive architecture, all the while being tucked within some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bryggen
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 1
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 2
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 4B
Hjemmeluft, Ole Pedersen 11A
Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
Rock carvings at Alta
Røros Mining Town and the Circumference
Struve Geodetic Arc
Urnes Stave Church

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Første juledag

December 26, 2026Andre juledag

January 1, 2027Første nyttårsdag

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 ≈ 40.25 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.