Mauritania to Zimbabwe visa requirements
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
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Zimbabwe for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
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.
Typical stay guidance: 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 rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with 2-3 blank pages.
Health note: 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.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Zimbabwe.
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.
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.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Zimbabwe)
- 1
Apply on the official Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
- Proof of funds: May be required (evidence of sufficient funds).
- Onward travel: May be required (return/round-trip ticket).
- 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 Zimbabwe?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need eVisa for tourism to 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.
How long can I stay in Zimbabwe on a Mauritania passport?
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.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Zimbabwe?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required. Mauritania is a WHO-designated yellow fever risk country.
Where can I verify Zimbabwe entry rules officially?
Start with: Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — Category C Countries; Zimbabwe eVisa Platform; Zimbabwe eVisa FAQs. Requirements can change without notice.
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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.