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Mauritania Mauritania Eritrea Eritrea
Visa required

Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa from an Eritrean embassy or consulate before travel. No e-visa or visa on arrival available.

Last verified: 2026-02-06

At a glance

Max stay 30 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of onward/departure travel required.

Entry requirements

  • Only Kenya and Uganda have visa-free access to Eritrea.
  • No e-visa or visa on arrival option available.
  • Nearest Eritrean Embassies: Pretoria, South Africa (~3,050 km) or Nairobi, Kenya (~3,096 km).
  • You must provide proof of onward/departure travel.
  • Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country.

Stay

Maximum 30 days for standard tourist visa.

Passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.

Health — Yellow fever

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic country.

No Eritrean diplomatic representation in or near Mauritania. Must apply at embassy well in advance.

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