Mauritania Mauritania Egypt Egypt
Visa required

Mauritanian citizens must apply for a traditional visa through the Embassy of Egypt in Nouakchott. Egypt's e-visa system is not available for Mauritania.

Last verified: 2026-02-06

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Recommended

Entry requirements

  • Mauritania is NOT eligible for Egypt's e-visa system.
  • Must apply through Embassy of Egypt in Nouakchott for traditional visa.
  • You must provide travel itinerary, hotel bookings or invitation letter, and supporting documents.
  • Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country.

Stay

Typically 30-90 days depending on visa type granted.

Passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.

Health — Yellow fever

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.

Contact the Embassy of Egypt in Nouakchott directly for visa application procedures and requirements.

Sources

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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.