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Mauritania Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa or visa on arrival for Mauritania, obtainable online in advance or at Nouakchott airport.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date
  • Completed online e-Visa application (or arrival form if applying on-site)
  • Digital passport photo for the online application
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Travel health insurance strongly recommended given limited medical infrastructure outside Nouakchott

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa/visa on arrival: single entry, typically valid for 30 days
  • Business visa: similar validity, requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company or organization
  • Transit visa: short validity for travelers passing through to a third country

How to apply online

  • Apply through Mauritania's official e-Visa channel or, alternatively, obtain the visa on arrival at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport
  • Upload your passport bio page, a digital photo, and travel details (accommodation, return ticket)
  • Pay the visa fee online by card, or in cash (Euros or US Dollars) if applying on arrival
  • Processing for online applications typically takes 3-5 business days; on-arrival processing takes about 30-60 minutes
  • Approval is delivered as an electronic authorization to present alongside your passport at the border, or issued directly as a passport sticker on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approximately EUR 100-120 (about USD 110-130) for a standard 30-day single entry visa
  • No separate mandatory service fee for the online application
  • Standard online processing: 3-5 business days
  • On-arrival processing: 30-60 minutes at the airport counter
  • No formal express option, though on-arrival issuance is effectively the fastest route

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply online at least a week before travel to avoid airport queues, especially on evening arrivals
  • Carry exact change in Euros or US Dollars if planning to pay the fee on arrival
  • Confirm your hotel booking in writing, as immigration officers may ask to see it
  • Mauritania's security situation varies by region - check Canadian government travel advisories before finalizing an itinerary beyond Nouakchott
  • Keep printed copies of your e-Visa approval and passport bio page in case of connectivity issues at the airport

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.