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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit MR?

Q: How much does the Mauritania eVisa cost and how do I pay?

The standard 30-day tourist eVisa costs EUR 55 (about USD 60). The fee is paid in cash on arrival in exact EUR or USD; no change or receipt is given, so bring the precise amount.

Q: How long can I stay on a tourist eVisa?

The standard eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days with a single entry. A 90-day multiple-entry eVisa is issued only in special cases, such as transit through Senegal with re-entry into Mauritania.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to be approved?

Approval is often issued within 2-3 business days, but processing can take 1-2 weeks or occasionally longer. Apply well in advance of your travel date.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

A yellow fever certificate is mandatory if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Even otherwise it is recommended as a travel vaccination for Mauritania.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Mauritania?

No. Mauritania is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply. Mauritania's own eVisa rules govern entry.

German passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania. Since January 2025 it must be applied for online before travel via the official ANRPTS portal; the EUR 55 fee is paid in cash on arrival. A German ordinary-passport holder traveling to Mauritania for tourism requires an electronic visa (eVisa). Mauritania launched its eVisa system in January 2025, and as of 5 January 2025 visa-required nationals (including all EU/German citizens) must apply online through the Agence Nationale du Registre des Populations et des Titres Sécurisés (ANRPTS) portal before boarding. The traditional visa-on-arrival counter has been superseded by this mandatory pre-arrival online step; embassies no longer issue stickers and instead refer applicants to the eVisa. The standard tourist eVisa is issued for 30 days with a single entry; 90-day multiple-entry eVisas are granted only in special cases (e.g. transit through Senegal with re-entry). The fee is EUR 55, paid in cash (exact EUR or USD) on arrival in Mauritania, where fingerprints are also taken. The passport must be valid for at least six months and have a blank page, and a yellow-fever certificate is required if arriving from an endemic country. Mauritania is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE 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

eVisa (electronic visa, applied online before travel via ANRPTS portal)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (standard); 90 days in special cases

per entry

Entries

Single entry standard; multiple entry only in special cases

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 55 (paid in cash on arrival in exact EUR or USD)

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically 2-3 business days, but allow 1-2 weeks

standard track

Validity

Travel within the eVisa validity period (30/90 days); passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your German passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry into Mauritania and has at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· blank page

/02

Prepare digital documents

Scan your passport bio-data page in color (under 1 MB) and prepare a recent biometric photo sized exactly 480x640 pixels on a plain light background.

· color passport scan· 480x640 photo

/03

Gather supporting travel documents

Have a hotel reservation or invitation letter, an itinerary, a return/onward flight ticket, and evidence of sufficient funds ready to upload.

· hotel booking· return ticket

/04

Apply on the official ANRPTS portal

Submit the eVisa application at anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa, selecting tourism as the travel reason and a 30-day single-entry visa (or 90-day multiple-entry if you will re-enter).

· official portal· select 30 days

/05

Track and download the eVisa

Monitor the application status using your reference and passport numbers, then download and print a clearly legible copy of the approved eVisa.

· print copy· track status

/06

Pay the fee and enter

Present the printed eVisa at airline check-in and at the Mauritanian border; pay the EUR 55 fee in cash and provide fingerprints on arrival.

· EUR 55 cash· biometrics on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

German passport valid 6+ months beyond entry, with a blank page

required

Approved eVisa printed on paper (clearly legible)

required

Color scan of passport bio-data page (under 1 MB)

required

Biometric photo sized 480x640 pixels, plain light background

required

EUR 55 in cash (exact amount, EUR or USD) for arrival payment

required

Hotel reservation or invitation letter

required

Return or onward flight ticket

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from an endemic country)

situational

Travel/health insurance covering Mauritania

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa fee (30-day single entry)EUR 55Paid in cash on arrival in exact EUR or USD; no change or receipt given

eVisa fee (90-day multiple entry)EUR 55 (approx.)Granted only in special cases; paid in cash on arrival

Equivalent in USDUSD 60Accepted alternative cash currency at the border

Total estimateEUR 55 — EUR 55incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online processing

2-3 business days (allow 1-2 weeks)

Apply via the official ANRPTS portal well ahead of travel; approval times vary and some applicants report longer waits.

Last-minute application

Up to 1-2 weeks or more

Not advisable; there is no guaranteed expedited channel and arrival without an approved eVisa is no longer possible.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Germany is not on Mauritania's visa-exempt list

Only 10 mostly African and Maghreb states are visa-exempt for Mauritania; Germany and other EU states are not included.

High

/02

Mandatory eVisa since January 2025

As of 5 January 2025 all visa-required nationals must obtain an eVisa online before boarding; this replaced the old visa-on-arrival counter.

High

/03

No visa-waiver agreement

There is no bilateral visa-waiver between Germany and Mauritania for tourism.

Medium

/04

Embassies no longer issue stickers

Mauritanian embassies now refer all applicants to the online eVisa, making it the only practical route.

Medium

/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

Germany to Mauritania route verified

Confirmed via the German Federal Foreign Office and the official ANRPTS portal that German citizens need an eVisa, applied online before travel since January 2025, with the EUR 55 fee paid in cash on arrival.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can I still get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?—

No. Since 5 January 2025 you must obtain an eVisa online via the ANRPTS portal before boarding your flight. Arrival without an approved eVisa is no longer permitted, although the fee itself is still paid in cash on arrival.

How much does the Mauritania eVisa cost and how do I pay?+

How long can I stay on a tourist eVisa?+

How long does the eVisa take to be approved?+

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+

Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Mauritania?+

/11 — 护照工具