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Mauritania Visa on Arrival for Indians

Indian passport holders may obtain a visa on arrival at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport and certain land borders. The fee must be paid in cash, usually in euros.

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Visa Overview

Country
Mauritania
Visa Type
Visa on Arrival
Purpose
Tourism and business
Maximum Stay
Up to 30 days
Extension
Through the immigration authority
Visa Fee
Around EUR 55, payable in cash on arrival
Processing
At the immigration counter on arrival
Reviewed
September 2026

Documents Required

Carry these for Mauritania. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.

  • Original Indian passport in good condition
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel or accommodation confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate where applicable

Mauritania Visa on Arrival process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare Documents

    Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border

    Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter

    Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Submit Passport & Documents

    Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)

    Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Immigration Clearance

    Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Enter the Country

    Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.

Eligible Entry Points

  • Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
  • Designated land borders

Confirm your specific airport, land border or seaport with the official authority before travelling.

Visa Fee

Around EUR 55, payable in cash on arrival

Approximate INR: ₹5,300 (indicative)

INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.

Government of Mauritania

Important Conditions

  • Fee payable in euro cash — cards are often not accepted.
  • Biometric registration is taken at arrival.
  • Accommodation details and return ticket.
  • Yellow fever certificate where applicable.

Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Mauritania. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.

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Verify before you travel

Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Government of Mauritania before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.