Kenya to Mauritania visa requirements
Kenyan citizens are not listed under Mauritania’s reciprocal visa-waiver agreements and should apply online for a Mauritanian e-visa before travel (fees vary by duration and nationality group).
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Mauritania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Kenyan citizens are not listed under Mauritania’s reciprocal visa-waiver agreements and should apply online for a Mauritanian e-visa before travel (fees vary by duration and nationality group).
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.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Visa/entry rules can change and may vary by entry point and traveller circumstances. Always verify with official Mauritanian sources and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Mauritania.
Entry requirements
- Mauritania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directs visa-required travellers to apply online via the ANRPTS portal and obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) before boarding.
- Mauritania publishes a list of countries with reciprocal visa-waiver agreements; Kenya is not listed.
- Visa fees are published by geographic zone and selected duration (e.g., ‘Monde Arabe et Afrique’ has different fees to ‘Reste du Monde’).
- Mauritania requires a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a yellow fever risk country).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Visa/entry rules can change and may vary by entry point and traveller circumstances. Always verify with official Mauritanian sources and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Kenya → Mauritania)
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Apply on the official Mauritania eVisa portal before you travel.
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Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
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Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
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Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
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Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Mauritania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need eVisa for tourism to Mauritania. Kenyan citizens are not listed under Mauritania’s reciprocal visa-waiver agreements and should apply online for a Mauritanian e-visa before travel (fees vary by duration and nationality group).
How long can I stay in Mauritania on a Kenya passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Mauritania immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Mauritania?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Where can I verify Mauritania entry rules officially?
Start with: Mauritania Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa (e-visa process + fee schedule + visa-waiver agreements list); ANRPTS (Mauritania) — e-visa application portal; WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Mauritania entry requirement + Kenya risk status). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Mauritania Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa (e-visa process + fee schedule + visa-waiver agreements list)
- ANRPTS (Mauritania) — e-visa application portal
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Mauritania entry requirement + Kenya risk status)
Important
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.