Mauritania to Senegal visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Senegal for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Senegal for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Senegal for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free stay valid for 90 days within 180-day period.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Both visa-free entry and visa on arrival available. 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 Senegal.
Entry requirements
- Visa on arrival also available at Dakar Airport for up to 3 months at no charge.
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Proof of onward travel (return ticket) and accommodation required.
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for 90 days within 180-day period.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Both visa-free entry and visa on arrival available. Always confirm requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Senegal)
- 1
Confirm Senegal 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 Senegal.
- 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 Senegal
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of onward travel (return ticket) required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Senegal. Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Senegal for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
How long can I stay in Senegal on a Mauritania passport?
Visa-free stay valid for 90 days within 180-day period.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Senegal?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Senegal entry rules officially?
Start with: Visit World Today — Senegal Travel Information; Embassies.net — Senegal Visa for Mauritania Citizens. 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.