Mauritania 
Nigeria Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa before traveling to Nigeria. Neither eVisa nor visa on arrival options are available.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of onward/return travel from Nigeria required.
Entry requirements
- Despite Nigeria's Visa on Arrival program, Mauritanian citizens are not eligible.
- Neither eVisa nor visa on arrival options are available.
- Apply through Embassy of Nigeria in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
- You must provide proof of onward/return travel from Nigeria.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required (both countries are endemic).
Stay
Maximum 90 days for tourist visa.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required (both countries are yellow fever endemic zones).
Apply at Embassy of Nigeria in Nouakchott well in advance of travel.
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