Mauritania to Kenya visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens (as African Union members) are exempt from Kenya's eTA requirement and can enter visa-free for up to 60 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 Kenya for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens (as African Union members) are exempt from Kenya's eTA requirement and can enter visa-free for up to 60 days.
Typical stay guidance: African Union members can stay visa-free for up to 60 days.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Mauritania is endemic country).
Mauritanian citizens benefit from visa-free access as AU members. No eTA required.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Kenya.
Entry requirements
- As of January 2024, Kenya requires eTA for most visitors BUT Mauritanian citizens are exempt.
- African Union member citizens can enter visa-free for up to 60 days.
- Your passport must have at least 6 months validity and one blank page.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Mauritania is on endemic countries list).
- You may be asked to show hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter, and proof of sufficient funds.
Stay
African Union members can stay visa-free for up to 60 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Mauritania is endemic country).
Mauritanian citizens benefit from visa-free access as AU members. No eTA required.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Kenya)
- 1
Confirm Kenya still lists Mauritania as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Kenya.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Kenya
- Proof of funds: May be required (proof of sufficient funds).
- Onward travel: May be required (return/onward ticket).
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Kenya. Mauritanian citizens (as African Union members) are exempt from Kenya's eTA requirement and can enter visa-free for up to 60 days.
How long can I stay in Kenya on a Mauritania passport?
African Union members can stay visa-free for up to 60 days.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Kenya?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Mauritania is endemic country).
Where can I verify Kenya entry rules officially?
Start with: Kenya eTA Portal; Kenya Embassy DC — eTA Information; Kenya eTA Info — Visa-Free Countries. 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.