Mauritania 
Zimbabwe Mauritanian citizens must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Zimbabwe. Mauritania is classified as a Category C country, requiring online visa application and approval prior to departure.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Mauritania is listed as a Category C country by Zimbabwe's Department of Immigration.
- Citizens must apply online at evisa.gov.zw and obtain visa approval before traveling.
- Processing time averages 7 working days; apply at least 3 weeks before travel.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with 2-3 blank pages.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required (Mauritania is a yellow fever endemic country).
- You may be asked to show a return/onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.
Stay
Single entry eVisa allows 30 days stay initially, extendable up to 90 days for tourism. Double entry valid for 3 months, multiple entry valid for 6 months from issue date.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with 2-3 blank pages.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required. Mauritania is a WHO-designated yellow fever risk country.
Mauritania is NOT eligible for visa-on-arrival. Must obtain eVisa online before travel. Entry declaration form can be pre-filled online at evisa.gov.zw for smoother processing at port of entry.
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Sources
- Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — Category C Countries
- Zimbabwe eVisa Platform
- Zimbabwe eVisa FAQs
- WHO — Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.