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Mauritania Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Algerian citizens can enter Mauritania visa-free for stays of up to 90 days under a regional bilateral arrangement, using just a valid passport.

Guide last updated September 11, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
  • No visa required for stays up to 90 days
  • Completed immigration entry/exit card, distributed at the border or airport
  • Proof of accommodation may be requested at land border crossings
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate recommended (sometimes checked, though not always enforced for Algerian arrivals)
  • Sufficient funds for the length of stay, may be asked for at land crossings

Visa types

  • No visa category applies for Algerian citizens entering as tourists or short-term visitors, since entry is visa-free for up to 90 days
  • Business Visa: not needed for short business trips under 90 days; longer commercial stays require a residence permit from the Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale
  • Work and residence permits: required for any paid employment or stay beyond 90 days, arranged through a local sponsor after arrival

Entry conditions

  • Algerian passport holders may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days without a visa
  • No work is permitted on this visa-free entry; taking paid employment requires a separate work and residence authorization
  • On arrival, present your passport and completed entry card at passport control; border officials at land crossings (such as the route through Bir Moghrein or the coastal Rosso crossing) may also ask for return travel plans
  • To extend beyond 90 days, register with the Surete Nationale in Nouakchott before the visa-free period expires
  • Overstaying without an extension can result in fines or travel restrictions on exit

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee applies since entry is visa-free for up to 90 days
  • No processing time needed, since no advance application is required
  • Extension fee at the Surete Nationale office: approximately MRU 2,000-5,000 (roughly USD 45-110), depending on the length of extension requested
  • Extension processing typically takes 3-5 business days

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Carry printed proof of your return or onward journey, since land border officials sometimes ask for it despite the visa-free entry
  • Register your presence with local authorities in Nouakchott if staying more than a few weeks, even within the 90-day window, as this eases any extension request
  • Keep both Arabic and French copies of your documents, as both languages are used administratively in Mauritania
  • Land border crossings from Algeria are limited and remote; confirm current road conditions and security advisories before traveling overland
  • If planning to work or stay long-term, start the residence permit process well before the 90-day visa-free period ends

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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