Mauritania to Uganda visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Uganda for up to 90 days. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Uganda for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Uganda for up to 90 days. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate mandatory for all travelers.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. eVisa available for longer stays ($50 USD).
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Uganda.
Entry requirements
- Visa-free access for up to 90 days (3 months).
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- You may be asked for return flight ticket, accommodation confirmation, and proof of sufficient funds.
- eVisa available if staying longer than 3 months or for other purposes (costs $50 USD).
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate mandatory for all travelers.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. eVisa available for longer stays ($50 USD).
How to prepare (Mauritania → Uganda)
- 1
Confirm Uganda 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 Uganda.
- 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 Uganda
- Proof of funds: Proof of sufficient funds may be required.
- Onward travel: May be asked for return flight ticket.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Uganda. Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Uganda for up to 90 days. Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers.
How long can I stay in Uganda on a Mauritania passport?
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days (3 months).
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Uganda?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate mandatory for all travelers.
Where can I verify Uganda entry rules officially?
Start with: Embassies.net — Uganda Visa for Mauritius Citizens; Uganda Immigration; Uganda eVisa Portal. 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.