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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit MR?

Q: Where do I apply for the Mauritania e-visa?

Apply only on the official ANRPTS portal at anrpts.gov.mr. Avoid third-party sites that charge extra fees.

Q: How long can I stay on the e-visa?

The tourist e-visa typically allows a stay of up to 30 days and is single entry.

Q: How much does the e-visa cost and how do I pay?

The fee is around EUR 55 / USD 60. It is generally paid in exact cash in euros or US dollars on arrival, as change and receipts are not given.

Q: How long does processing take?

It usually takes a few business days up to about a week. Apply well in advance of your travel date to be safe.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever certificate?

Only if you are arriving from a country listed as a yellow fever transmission risk. Direct travel from the UK does not normally require it, but check before you fly.

UK ordinary passport holders need an e-visa to visit Mauritania. Visa on arrival ended on 5 January 2025, so you must apply online via the official ANRPTS portal and have an approved e-visa before boarding your flight. British citizens require a visa to enter Mauritania for tourism, and as of 5 January 2025 the only route for a short visit is the electronic visa (e-visa). Visa on arrival has been abolished and Mauritanian embassies (including London) no longer issue visas - they direct all applicants to the online system run by the Agence Nationale du Registre des Populations et des Titres Securises (ANRPTS) at anrpts.gov.mr. You must apply online, receive approval, and print your e-visa confirmation before boarding, because airlines will check it at check-in. The e-visa is typically single entry, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and the fee (about EUR 55 / USD 60) is generally paid in exact cash in euros or US dollars on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. Travellers arriving from a yellow fever risk country must also present a vaccination certificate. Mauritania is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (e-Visa) - tourist/short stay

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. EUR 55 / USD 60 (paid in exact cash on arrival)

consular fee only

Processing time

Apply well in advance; typically a few business days to about 1 week

standard track

Validity

Enter within 90 days of issue; max stay 30 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date in Mauritania and has a blank page.

· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Gather digital documents

Prepare a clear scan of your passport bio-data page and a recent (within 6 months) passport-style digital photo, plus travel and accommodation details.

· Passport scan· Recent photo

/03

Apply on the official ANRPTS portal

Submit your tourist e-visa application only via the official site anrpts.gov.mr. Avoid third-party agents that add extra fees.

· anrpts.gov.mr· Official only

/04

Wait for approval

Apply well ahead of travel. Processing usually takes a few business days; track your application and watch for the approval email.

· Apply early· Email confirmation

/05

Print your e-visa

Download and print the approved e-visa confirmation. Airlines require it at check-in and immigration will check it on arrival.

· Print copy· Required at boarding

/06

Pay the fee and arrive prepared

Bring the visa fee in exact cash (euros or US dollars) for payment on arrival, as change and receipts are not given. Carry your yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country.

· Exact cash· Yellow fever cert

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

UK passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

required

At least one blank passport page

required

Approved e-visa printed out

required

Scan of passport bio-data page

required

Recent passport-style digital photo (within 6 months)

required

Visa fee in exact cash (EUR or USD)

required

Confirmed return/onward ticket

recommended

Proof of accommodation

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a risk country)

conditional

Travel insurance

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

E-visa fee (30-day tourist)EUR 55 / USD 60Paid in exact cash in euros or US dollars on arrival; no change or receipts given

Yellow fever vaccination (if required)VariesCost depends on UK clinic; only needed if arriving from a transmission-risk country

Optional agency service feeGBP 0Not needed - apply directly on the official ANRPTS portal to avoid third-party markups

Total estimateEUR 55 / USD 60 — USD 60+ (plus optional vaccination/agency costs)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official ANRPTS e-visa (online)

A few business days to ~1 week

Apply directly on anrpts.gov.mr; the only valid route since visa on arrival ended in January 2025

Visa agency / facilitator

Varies

Third-party services file the same e-visa for an added fee; not necessary and more expensive

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa on arrival abolished

Since 5 January 2025 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritania; an e-visa must be secured before boarding.

High

/02

Embassies no longer issue visas

As of June 2025 Mauritanian embassies, including London, direct all applicants to the online e-visa system instead of issuing stickers.

High

/03

UK is not visa-exempt

Britain is not among Mauritania's small list of visa-exempt nations (mostly neighbouring African states), so a visa is required.

High

/04

Airline pre-boarding checks

Carriers verify the approved e-visa at check-in, so travelling without it means denied boarding.

Medium

/05

Not in Schengen

Mauritania is in West Africa and outside the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not provide any visa-free option.

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

2026-05-30 · major

United Kingdom to Mauritania route verified

Confirmed e-visa requirement against GOV.UK FCDO travel advice and the official ANRPTS portal. Visa on arrival ended 5 January 2025; embassies no longer issue visas as of June 2025. Fee approx EUR 55 / USD 60, single entry, up to 30-day stay.

/09 — The questions