Mauritania to Djibouti visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens can apply for a Djibouti eVisa online with processing typically completed within 10 business days.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Djibouti for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Mauritanian citizens can apply for a Djibouti eVisa online with processing typically completed within 10 business days.
Typical stay guidance: eVisa valid for stays up to 31 days (some sources mention up to 90 days).
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
Transit passengers who don't leave the airport are exempt from visa requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Djibouti.
Entry requirements
- Apply entirely online through the official Djibouti eVisa portal.
- You must provide a recent passport-style photograph, flight ticket, and hotel reservation.
- Payment via credit/debit card required.
- Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
Stay
eVisa valid for stays up to 31 days (some sources mention up to 90 days).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
Transit passengers who don't leave the airport are exempt from visa requirements.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Djibouti)
- 1
Apply on the official Djibouti 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 Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Djibouti
- 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 Mauritania citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need eVisa for tourism to Djibouti. Mauritanian citizens can apply for a Djibouti eVisa online with processing typically completed within 10 business days.
How long can I stay in Djibouti on a Mauritania passport?
eVisa valid for stays up to 31 days (some sources mention up to 90 days).
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Djibouti?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
Where can I verify Djibouti entry rules officially?
Start with: Djibouti eVisa Portal; Djibouti eVisa Information. 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.