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Mauritanian Transit

For travellers passing through Mauritania. Short airside transit may not require a visa, but leaving the international zone means you must hold an e-Visa.

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The airside-transit exemption and any time threshold (e.g. under 24 hours) come from advisory summaries, not a directly verified official page — confirm current transit rules before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mauritania government website before you apply.
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Route type
Airside transit (no visa) vs. entering the country (e-Visa required)
Authority
ANRPTS (e-Visa) / border control
Airside transit
Short connections within the international zone typically do not require a visa
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Shortest visa duration
30 days (no dedicated short-transit permit)
Number of entries
Single, double or multiple
Where to apply
Online at anrpts.gov.mr

Who it is for

  • Travellers with a short connecting flight who stay airside
  • Travellers who need to clear immigration during a stopover (they need an e-Visa)

How to apply

  • No application needed for a short airside connection
  • If you must enter Mauritania, apply for an e-Visa in advance at anrpts.gov.mr

Requirements

  • There is no separate transit-visa category on the official ANRPTS portal — electronic visas are offered only as 30-day, 90-day or 360-day permits.
  • If your nationality requires a visa, you must hold a valid e-Visa even for a short transit that involves entering the country; the shortest option is the 30-day visa.
  • Choose an entry option (single, double or multiple) that matches your itinerary.
  • A passport valid for your journey.

Documents you may need

  • Valid passport
  • Onward or connecting travel booking showing your transit

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The official ANRPTS system does not offer a distinct transit visa — it issues 30-, 90- or 360-day electronic visas. Travellers who need a visa and will enter the country use the standard e-Visa, with 30 days being the shortest validity.

Official sources

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

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

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