Mauritania to Chad visa requirements
Chad and Mauritania have reciprocal visa-free arrangements, allowing citizens of both countries to visit without a visa for up to 90 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 Chad for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Chad and Mauritania have reciprocal visa-free arrangements, allowing citizens of both countries to visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Reciprocal visa-free arrangement is well-established. 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 Chad.
Entry requirements
- Visa-free access for up to 90 days under bilateral agreement.
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be required.
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Reciprocal visa-free arrangement is well-established. Always confirm requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Chad)
- 1
Confirm Chad 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 Chad.
- 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 Chad
- Proof of funds: May be required (proof of sufficient funds).
- Onward travel: May be required (proof of onward travel).
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Chad?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Chad. Chad and Mauritania have reciprocal visa-free arrangements, allowing citizens of both countries to visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Chad on a Mauritania passport?
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Chad?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Chad entry rules officially?
Start with: Embassies.net — Chad Visa Exemption; Visa Embassy Info — Chad 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.