Mauritania to Mozambique visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Mozambique for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.
Typical stay guidance: Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2-3 blank pages.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Processing time: 10 working days (standard), 3 days (urgent). Apply at embassy well in advance.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Mozambique.
Entry requirements
- Mozambique grants visa exemptions primarily to SADC member states and select other countries (not including Mauritania).
- No eVisa or visa on arrival option available for Mauritanian passport holders.
- You must provide completed visa application form, two color passport photos, hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter, and bank statements (last 3 months).
- Yellow Fever certificate required if traveling from endemic countries.
Stay
Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Processing time: 10 working days (standard), 3 days (urgent). Apply at embassy well in advance.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Mozambique)
- 1
Find the Mozambique embassy, consulate, or visa centre that serves applicants in Mauritania (or your country of residence).
- 2
Book an appointment and download the current tourist-visa checklist.
- 3
Prepare passport, photos, itinerary, invitation/hotel proof, bank statements, and forms.
- 4
Submit biometrics/fees and track the application until the passport is returned.
- 5
Only buy non-refundable tickets after the visa is granted, unless your airline allows flexible holds.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Mozambique
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Completed visa application form and supporting checklist documents
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to Mozambique. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.
How long can I stay in Mozambique on a Mauritania passport?
Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Mozambique?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Where can I verify Mozambique entry rules officially?
Start with: Embassies.net — Mozambique Visa; Mozambique High Commission. 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.