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Mauritanian visa resources

How to Apply for a Mauritania e-Visa

A step-by-step overview of applying for Mauritania's electronic visa through the official ANRPTS portal before you travel.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

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

Since 5 January 2025 Mauritania issues visas electronically through the National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles (ANRPTS). Most travellers who need a visa must apply online before boarding their flight or reaching the border — visa-on-arrival and embassy sticker visas are no longer issued.

You apply at the official portal, complete the request form with your personal and travel details, upload the required documents and submit. After review — reported to take a few business days — you print the approved e-Visa. The visa fee is paid in cash on arrival and biometric data is captured at the border.

Application steps

  • Open the ANRPTS visa request page at anrpts.gov.mr
  • Complete the form with personal, passport and travel details
  • Upload supporting documents and submit the application
  • Wait for review and approval, then print the e-Visa
  • Pay the fee and provide biometrics on arrival

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

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.