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Documents You Need for a Mauritania Visa

The core documents required for an e-Visa application and for onward residence permits.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

For an e-Visa you generally need a valid passport, your travel details, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are arriving from or transiting a country with yellow fever risk. Requirements are entered through the online form and documents uploaded before submission.

For longer stays via a residence permit, additional documents are required, including a recent medical certificate confirming no infectious disease and a criminal record certificate issued within the last three months.

Typical documents

  • Valid passport
  • Completed online application details
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate where required
  • For residence: recent medical certificate and criminal record certificate (within 3 months)

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.