Mauritania to Ethiopia visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens can apply for an Ethiopia eVisa online with typical processing time of 3 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 Ethiopia for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Mauritanian citizens can apply for an Ethiopia eVisa online with typical processing time of 3 days.
Typical stay guidance: 30 days for single entry visa ($62 USD) or 90 days for 90-day visa ($152 USD).
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Processing typically takes 3 days. Fees: 30 days = $62 USD; 90 days = $152 USD.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Ethiopia.
Entry requirements
- Apply online through the official Ethiopia e-Visa portal at www.evisa.gov.et.
- You must provide a recent passport-sized color photo and proof of return/onward travel.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Transit passengers staying maximum 8 hours in airport are exempt.
Stay
30 days for single entry visa ($62 USD) or 90 days for 90-day visa ($152 USD).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Processing typically takes 3 days. Fees: 30 days = $62 USD; 90 days = $152 USD.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Ethiopia)
- 1
Apply on the official Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia
- Proof of funds: Sufficient funds for stay required.
- Onward travel: Proof of return/onward travel required.
- 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 Ethiopia?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need eVisa for tourism to Ethiopia. Mauritanian citizens can apply for an Ethiopia eVisa online with typical processing time of 3 days.
How long can I stay in Ethiopia on a Mauritania passport?
30 days for single entry visa ($62 USD) or 90 days for 90-day visa ($152 USD).
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Ethiopia?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Ethiopia entry rules officially?
Start with: Ethiopia e-Visa Portal; Ethiopian Immigration. 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.