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United Arab Emirates to Mauritania visa requirements

Q: How do I apply for the Mauritania eVisa?

Apply on the official ANRPTS portal at anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa. Complete the form, upload a passport scan and 480x640 photo, and submit. No payment is taken online.

Q: How long does processing take?

No fixed official processing time was found. Apply well in advance of your anticipated travel date so the eVisa is issued before boarding.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

It is required if you arrive from or transit through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. CDC also recommends vaccination for travelers aged 9 months or older going to areas south of the Sahara Desert.

Q: Is visa on arrival still available?

No. GOV.UK states that from 5 January 2025 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania; apply online before travel.

UAE ordinary passport holders need a Mauritania eVisa before travel. Apply online through the official ANRPTS portal before boarding; the 30-day fee for the Arab world/Africa tariff is 40 EUR / 45 USD and is paid in exact cash on arrival. As of 19 June 2026, holders of an ordinary United Arab Emirates passport are not visa-free for Mauritania. Mauritania's official visa page lists the UAE exemption only for diplomatic and service passports. Ordinary Emirati travelers must apply for a Mauritania eVisa through the official ANRPTS portal before travel and carry the eVisa for boarding. GOV.UK states that since 5 January 2025 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania. No payment is taken online; eVisa fees are paid on arrival in exact cash in EUR or USD. The official Mauritania MFA table lists the 30-day Arab world/Africa tariff as 40 EUR / 45 USD, which is the appropriate regional tariff to apply for UAE travelers. No fixed official processing time was found, so apply well in advance. Passport validity should be at least six months after arrival with a blank page. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required if arriving from a yellow-fever transmission-risk country; CDC recommends vaccination for travelers aged 9 months or older going to areas south of the Sahara Desert.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

eVisa (electronic visa, obtained online before travel)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (single entry); 90-day and 360-day options also available

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry options exist for longer validities)

from issue date

Visa fee

30-day Arab world/Africa tariff: 40 EUR / 45 USD, paid in exact cash on arrival

consular fee only

Processing time

No fixed official processing time published; apply well in advance

standard track

Validity

Travel window typically within 90 days; stay of 30 days from entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa

As an ordinary UAE passport holder you are not visa-exempt for Mauritania; only UAE diplomatic and service passports are visa-free. Plan to obtain an eVisa before you travel.

· Ordinary passport· eVisa required

/02

Gather required documents

Prepare a passport valid for at least 6 months with a blank page, a digital passport photo sized exactly 480x640 pixels, and travel details. Carry yellow fever proof if you are arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever risk country.

· Passport 6+ months· Photo 480x640· Conditional YF cert

/03

Apply on the official ANRPTS portal

Go to anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa and complete the application: passport details, personal data, purpose of travel (tourism), arrival date, number of entries, and a Mauritanian address.

· Official site only· No third parties

/04

Submit and wait for approval

Submit the application. No payment is taken online. No fixed official processing time is published, so apply well in advance of your travel date.

· Apply early· No online payment

/05

Carry your eVisa approval and cash for the fee

Print or save your eVisa approval. The 30-day Arab world/Africa tariff is 40 EUR / 45 USD and is paid in exact cash on arrival in USD or EUR; no change is given.

· Exact cash· 40 EUR / 45 USD

/06

Present documents on arrival

At entry, present your eVisa approval and passport, pay the fee, provide biometrics, and show yellow fever proof if required by your travel route.

· Biometrics· Conditional YF check

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

United Arab Emirates -> Mauritania · eVisa (electronic visa, obtained online before travel)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredOrdinary UAE passport valid 6+ months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved Mauritania eVisa (applied online before boarding)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredDigital passport photo sized exactly 480x640 pixels

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever risk country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredExact cash for the 30-day visa fee (40 EUR / 45 USD) in USD or EUR

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed accommodation / Mauritanian address

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedPrinted copy of eVisa approval and travel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesMauritania MFA - visa and fee guidance Mauritania eVisa Official Portal (ANRPTS)GOV.UK - Mauritania entry requirements

Application link included: Mauritania MFA - visa and fee guidance

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Mauritania eVisa (30-day, single entry)40 EUR / 45 USDOfficial Arab world/Africa tariff, paid in exact cash on arrival in USD or EUR; no change given

Online application charge0No payment is taken on the official ANRPTS portal at application time

Yellow fever vaccinationVariesRequired only if arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever risk country; recommended for areas south of the Sahara Desert

Total estimate40 EUR — 45 USDincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa (official ANRPTS portal)

No fixed official processing time published

Apply directly on anrpts.gov.mr; no online payment, fee paid on arrival. Apply well in advance of travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

UAE ordinary passports are not on the visa-free list

Mauritania waives visas only for a small group of African/Maghreb states and, for the UAE, only diplomatic and service passports. Ordinary Emirati travelers are not exempt.

High

/02

eVisa is now mandatory before boarding

Since 5 January 2025, all visa-required nationals must obtain the eVisa online before boarding their flight to Mauritania.

High

/03

Visa on arrival is no longer available

GOV.UK states that from 5 January 2025 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania; visa-required travelers must apply online before travel.

Medium

/04

Mauritania is not in the Schengen area

No Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies; Mauritania controls its own visa policy via the ANRPTS eVisa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

Mauritania source direction and verification refreshed

Removed an inbound-UAE source that did not evidence Mauritania entry rules and re-verified the eVisa fee, no-VOA, document-upload and yellow-fever guidance against Mauritania MFA/ANRPTS, GOV.UK and CDC sources.

2026-06-18 · major

Updated Mauritania eVisa fee, VOA and yellow fever rules

Refreshed sources to official Mauritania MFA, ANRPTS, UAE MoFA, GOV.UK and CDC evidence; corrected the likely 30-day UAE tariff to 40 EUR / 45 USD, removed outdated visa-on-arrival wording, softened unsupported processing times, and made yellow fever proof conditional on travel route.

/09 — The questions