Mauritania to Niger visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens do not require a visa to enter Niger for up to 90 days. Both countries are ECOWAS members, facilitating free movement.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Niger for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens do not require a visa to enter Niger for up to 90 days. Both countries are ECOWAS members, facilitating free movement.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
Passport rule: Valid passport required.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Niger is yellow fever endemic zone).
Visa-free access continues despite Niger's ECOWAS exit. Always confirm requirements before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Niger.
Entry requirements
- Despite Niger's exit from ECOWAS (January 2025), visa-free access continues.
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required (Niger is in yellow fever endemic zone).
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Niger is yellow fever endemic zone).
Visa-free access continues despite Niger's ECOWAS exit. Always confirm requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Niger)
- 1
Confirm Niger 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 Niger.
- 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 Niger
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Niger?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Niger. Mauritanian citizens do not require a visa to enter Niger for up to 90 days. Both countries are ECOWAS members, facilitating free movement.
How long can I stay in Niger on a Mauritania passport?
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Niger?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (Niger is yellow fever endemic zone).
Where can I verify Niger entry rules officially?
Start with: Embassies.net — Mauritania Passport 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.