Burundi to Mauritania visa requirements
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Mauritania.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Burundi travellers need to know
If you hold a Burundi passport and plan to visit Mauritania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Mauritania.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
Visa on arrival available at ports of entry. Burundi is not among visa-exempt countries. E-visa system also available. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Burundi to Mauritania.
Entry requirements
- Visa on arrival available at airports and land borders.
- E-visa also available for advance application.
- Fees: $41 (30 days), $68 (90 days).
- Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival available at ports of entry. Burundi is not among visa-exempt countries. E-visa system also available. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
How to prepare (Burundi → Mauritania)
- 1
Confirm Burundi passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Mauritania.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Burundi passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Mauritania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of onward/return travel
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundi citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Burundi travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Mauritania. Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Mauritania.
How long can I stay in Mauritania on a Burundi passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Mauritania immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Burundi travellers carry to Mauritania?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Mauritania entry rules officially?
Start with: Mauritania Visa Exemption List; Visa policy of Mauritania. Requirements can change without notice.
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