What documents does a Kenya citizen need for a Mauritania visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages - Completed online e-visa application with a digital passport bio-data page scan - Recent passport-style digital photo (white background) uploaded during the application - Proof of onward or return travel (flight itinerary) - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay - Yellow fever vaccination certificate, mandatory for travelers arriving from Kenya - Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured at the airport immigration counter upon arrival, even though the visa is pre-approved online

What types of visas can Kenya citizens get for Mauritania?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, must be used within 90 days of issuance - Business e-Visa: same online process, requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company, single entry, up to 30 days - Longer-stay or multiple-entry visas require a separate application through a Mauritanian embassy where available

How do Kenya citizens apply for a Mauritania visa?

- Applications are submitted through Mauritania's official e-visa portal (linked from the Ministry of Interior/Foreign Affairs) - Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload your passport scan and photo - Pay the e-visa fee online by credit/debit card - Approval is typically communicated by email within 2-5 working days - Print the e-visa approval and present it along with your passport at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport, where an entry stamp is issued after biometric capture - Keep a digital copy on your phone as backup in case of printing issues

How much does a Mauritania visa cost for Kenya citizens?

- E-visa fee: approximately USD 120-160 depending on validity and entry type, paid online at application - No separate VFS/BLS service fee, as the portal is operated directly by Mauritanian authorities - Standard processing time: 2-5 working days from submission - No formal express option is advertised; apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for delays

What should Kenya citizens know before traveling to Mauritania?

- Apply for the e-visa at least 2 weeks before departure to allow time for processing and any follow-up document requests - Double-check that your yellow fever certificate is valid, as it is checked on arrival alongside your visa approval - Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-visa approval letter - Have your hotel booking or invitation letter easily accessible, as immigration officers may request it on arrival - Carry some USD cash, as card payment infrastructure can be limited outside major hotels in Nouakchott

Mauritania Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens can apply for a Mauritania e-visa online before travel, with approval typically issued within a few days and the visa collected on arrival at Nouakchott airport.

Guide last updated September 25, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed online e-visa application with a digital passport bio-data page scan
Recent passport-style digital photo (white background) uploaded during the application
Proof of onward or return travel (flight itinerary)
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
Yellow fever vaccination certificate, mandatory for travelers arriving from Kenya
Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured at the airport immigration counter upon arrival, even though the visa is pre-approved online

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, must be used within 90 days of issuance
Business e-Visa: same online process, requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company, single entry, up to 30 days
Longer-stay or multiple-entry visas require a separate application through a Mauritanian embassy where available

How to apply online

Applications are submitted through Mauritania's official e-visa portal (linked from the Ministry of Interior/Foreign Affairs)
Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload your passport scan and photo
Pay the e-visa fee online by credit/debit card
Approval is typically communicated by email within 2-5 working days
Print the e-visa approval and present it along with your passport at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport, where an entry stamp is issued after biometric capture
Keep a digital copy on your phone as backup in case of printing issues

Fees & processing time

E-visa fee: approximately USD 120-160 depending on validity and entry type, paid online at application
No separate VFS/BLS service fee, as the portal is operated directly by Mauritanian authorities
Standard processing time: 2-5 working days from submission
No formal express option is advertised; apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for delays

Tips for Kenya travelers

Apply for the e-visa at least 2 weeks before departure to allow time for processing and any follow-up document requests
Double-check that your yellow fever certificate is valid, as it is checked on arrival alongside your visa approval
Keep both a printed and digital copy of the e-visa approval letter
Have your hotel booking or invitation letter easily accessible, as immigration officers may request it on arrival
Carry some USD cash, as card payment infrastructure can be limited outside major hotels in Nouakchott

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.