Mauritania visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Mauritanian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visa on arrival will be granted to India citizens when they are visiting Mauritania.
  • The visa allows them to stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days.
  • Visitors are required to provide a passport with at least six months of validity, and with at least two blank passport pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Mauritania.
  • Although the import of local currency is prohibited in Mauritania, there are no restrictions on the importation or exportation of foreign currencies.
  • Foreigners must ensure they carry out a proper check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines and presentation of their respective certificates should be presented.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation in Mauritania should be presented.
  • India nationals visiting Mauritania with their pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission. 
  • Flight estimated time from Delhi, India to Nouakchott, Mauritania is 17 hours 35 minutes and from Mumbai is 17 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Mauritanian Standard Time Zone is the Greenwich Mean Time placing India 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of the country.
  • Islam is the only religion practised in the Country. All the 100% population in the country are Muslims.
  • Mode of transportation in Mauritania are through taxis car rental services and bush taxis that transit through towns.
  • All power sockets in Mauritania provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Mauritania if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V.
  • Southern Mauritania has a Sahelian climate; there is one rainy season from July to October, while Mauritania north of Atar—about two-thirds of the country—has a Saharan climate. Daytime temperatures exceed 38° C (100° F ) in most areas for over 6 months of the year, but the nights are cool.
  • The winter season of November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania, when it's warm but not scorching, though nights can be chilly, it is also a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
  • Mauritania is a multilingual country with Arabic and French as the most widely spoken language, other African languages including Wolof, Pulaar, Bambara.
  • The local dishes you can enjoy while in Mauritania entail dates, thieboudienne, mechoui, fishballs, dried meat etc.
  • November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania. It is the winter season when the weather is not scorching. Although, the weather can be cold in the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dishes to enjoy in Mauritania?

The local dishes you can enjoy while in Mauritania entail Dates, Thieboudienne, Mechoui, Fishballs, Dried Meat etc.

Where are the places to visit for tourism in Mauritania?

Nouakchott city itself, Chinguetti, Nouadhou and Atar are the best places for tourists to explore in Mauritania.

Is Islam the only religion of Mauritania?

Islam is the major and only religion practice by 100% population of Mauritania.

When is the right time to visit Mauritania?

November to March is the best time to visit Mauritania. It is the winter season when the weather is not scorching. Although, the weather can be cold in the night.