Mauritania to Tanzania visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens can apply for Tanzania eVisa online (recommended) or obtain visa on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Tanzania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Mauritanian citizens can apply for Tanzania eVisa online (recommended) or obtain visa on arrival.
Typical stay guidance: Stay duration typically 90 days for tourism visa.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Online application recommended for faster processing. Visa on arrival also available.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Tanzania.
Entry requirements
- Apply online at www.immigration.go.tz (recommended).
- Visa on arrival also available.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page.
- Return ticket is required.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Stay
Stay duration typically 90 days for tourism visa.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate may be required.
Online application recommended for faster processing. Visa on arrival also available.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Tanzania)
- 1
Apply on the official Tanzania eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
- 5
Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Tanzania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Return ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need eVisa for tourism to Tanzania. Mauritanian citizens can apply for Tanzania eVisa online (recommended) or obtain visa on arrival.
How long can I stay in Tanzania on a Mauritania passport?
Stay duration typically 90 days for tourism visa.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Tanzania?
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 Tanzania entry rules officially?
Start with: Official Tanzania eVisa Portal; Tanzania Immigration — Visa and Pass Information. 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.