Mauritania 
Central African Republic Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa from a Central African Republic embassy or consulate before travel. No eVisa or visa on arrival option is available.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
Max stay 180 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Recommended
Entry requirements
- No CAR embassy exists in Mauritania; apply at the nearest diplomatic mission.
- Nearest CAR embassies: Rabat, Morocco (1,499 km); Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (1,897 km); Abuja, Nigeria (2,384 km).
- You must provide passport photos, letter of invitation or hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
Stay
Maximum 180 days for tourist visa.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
No CAR diplomatic representation in Mauritania. Apply at nearest embassy well in advance of travel.
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