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

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages - Completed online e-Visa application through Mauritania's official government portal - Recent digital passport-style photo - Scanned passport bio page - Proof of onward/return travel - Hotel booking or invitation letter - Proof of sufficient funds - Yellow fever vaccination certificate recommended/required depending on travel history through endemic zones - Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport

What types of visas can Pakistan citizens get for Mauritania?

- Single-entry tourist e-Visa: valid for a stay of up to 30 days, approximate fee USD 120-140 - Business e-Visa: similar stay period, requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company, approximate fee USD 140-160 - Multiple-entry e-Visa: available for frequent business travelers, higher fee, longer validity

How do Pakistan citizens apply for a Mauritania visa?

- Apply through Mauritania's official e-Visa government portal (linked from mauritania.mr) ahead of travel - Steps: register, complete the application form with passport and trip details, upload required documents, pay online - Fee: approximately USD 120-160 depending on visa category, paid by card through the portal - Processing time: typically 48-72 hours, though it can take longer during peak periods - The approved e-Visa authorization is sent by email as a printable document - present it with your passport on arrival for final stamping

How much does a Mauritania visa cost for Pakistan citizens?

- e-Visa fee: approximately USD 120-140 (single entry tourist), up to USD 160 for business/multiple entry - No separate VFS/BLS fee - the government portal fee is the only charge - Total estimated cost: USD 120-165 including card processing - Standard processing: 48-72 hours - Apply at least a week before travel to accommodate any delays in verification

What should Pakistan citizens know before traveling to Mauritania?

- Apply online at least 1-2 weeks before departure to allow for processing delays - Common issues: unclear document scans, mismatched passport information, missing proof of accommodation - Since Mauritania has no embassy in Pakistan, the online portal is the primary official channel - verify you are using the genuine government site before paying - Carry a printed copy of the e-Visa approval along with your passport and yellow fever certificate - Extensions can be requested at Mauritania's Directorate of Immigration in Nouakchott before the visa expires

Mauritania Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Pakistani citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online through the government portal - fee is approximately USD 120-160, with processing typically 48-72 hours before the approval is presented on arrival.

Guide last updated October 20, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed online e-Visa application through Mauritania's official government portal
Recent digital passport-style photo
Scanned passport bio page
Proof of onward/return travel
Hotel booking or invitation letter
Proof of sufficient funds
Yellow fever vaccination certificate recommended/required depending on travel history through endemic zones
Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport

Visa types

Single-entry tourist e-Visa: valid for a stay of up to 30 days, approximate fee USD 120-140
Business e-Visa: similar stay period, requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company, approximate fee USD 140-160
Multiple-entry e-Visa: available for frequent business travelers, higher fee, longer validity

How to apply online

Apply through Mauritania's official e-Visa government portal (linked from mauritania.mr) ahead of travel
Steps: register, complete the application form with passport and trip details, upload required documents, pay online
Fee: approximately USD 120-160 depending on visa category, paid by card through the portal
Processing time: typically 48-72 hours, though it can take longer during peak periods
The approved e-Visa authorization is sent by email as a printable document - present it with your passport on arrival for final stamping

Fees & processing time

e-Visa fee: approximately USD 120-140 (single entry tourist), up to USD 160 for business/multiple entry
No separate VFS/BLS fee - the government portal fee is the only charge
Total estimated cost: USD 120-165 including card processing
Standard processing: 48-72 hours
Apply at least a week before travel to accommodate any delays in verification

Tips for Pakistan travelers

Apply online at least 1-2 weeks before departure to allow for processing delays
Common issues: unclear document scans, mismatched passport information, missing proof of accommodation
Since Mauritania has no embassy in Pakistan, the online portal is the primary official channel - verify you are using the genuine government site before paying
Carry a printed copy of the e-Visa approval along with your passport and yellow fever certificate
Extensions can be requested at Mauritania's Directorate of Immigration in Nouakchott before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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