Ethiopia to Mauritania visa requirements
Mauritania offers an online eVisa application process via the official ANRPTS portal; Ethiopian passport holders should apply online before travel.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Ethiopia travellers need to know
If you hold a Ethiopia passport and plan to visit Mauritania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Mauritania offers an online eVisa application process via the official ANRPTS portal; Ethiopian passport holders should apply online before travel.
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.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Mauritania, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Confirm current entry rules and any exemptions directly with official Mauritanian authorities before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Ethiopia to Mauritania.
Entry requirements
Confirm current entry rules and any exemptions directly with official Mauritanian authorities before travel.
How to prepare (Ethiopia → Mauritania)
- 1
Apply on the official Mauritania eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
- 5
Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Ethiopia passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Mauritania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Ethiopia travellers need eVisa for tourism to Mauritania. Mauritania offers an online eVisa application process via the official ANRPTS portal; Ethiopian passport holders should apply online before travel.
How long can I stay in Mauritania on a Ethiopia passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Mauritania immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Ethiopia 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 ANRPTS — eVisa request. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.