Mauritania to Togo visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens must apply at a Togolese embassy or consulate before travel. Visa on arrival is not available for Mauritanian citizens.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Togo for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens must apply at a Togolese embassy or consulate before travel. Visa on arrival is not available for Mauritanian citizens.
Typical stay guidance: Stay duration typically 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Contact Togolese embassy in Niamey, Niger or Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. No visa on arrival for Mauritanians.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Togo.
Entry requirements
- Mauritania is not an ECOWAS member, so no visa-free access.
- Unique restriction: Mauritanians cannot get visa on arrival unlike most other nationalities.
- Must apply at Togolese embassy/consulate before travel.
- You must provide return flight ticket, two photocopies of main passport page, and visa application form.
- Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Stay
Stay duration typically 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Contact Togolese embassy in Niamey, Niger or Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. No visa on arrival for Mauritanians.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Togo)
- 1
Find the Togo 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 Togo
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Return flight ticket required.
- 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 Togo?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to Togo. Mauritanian citizens must apply at a Togolese embassy or consulate before travel. Visa on arrival is not available for Mauritanian citizens.
How long can I stay in Togo on a Mauritania passport?
Stay duration typically 90 days.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Togo?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Where can I verify Togo entry rules officially?
Start with: iVisa — Togo Visa Policy. 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.