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Algeria passport → Mauritania

Mauritania visa for citizens of Algeria

Visa-free

Citizens of Algeria can visit Mauritania without a visa.

Verified · Last checked . Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry routeVisa-free
How to applyNo visa needed — just go
Government feeNo visa fee
Passport validityAt least 6 months
BiometricsNot required
AppointmentNot required
InterviewNot required

How to apply

  1. 1

    Prepare travel documents

    Ensure passport is valid for at least six months and has one blank page.

  2. 2

    Travel to Mauritania

    No visa required for Algerian passport holders; present passport at border.

  3. 3

    Receive entry stamp

    Upon arrival, border officials will stamp your passport.

Documents checklist

Identity

  • Valid passport

    Must have at least six months validity remaining upon entry.

  • Blank passport page

    At least one blank page required for entry stamp.

Good to know

  • Reconsider travel due to terrorism and crime; see Travel Advisory Level 3.
  • Violent crime is frequent outside Tevragh Zeina neighborhoods in Nouakchott.
  • U.S. government emergency services are limited outside Nouakchott.

Common refusal reasons

Passport validity less than six months

Ensure passport is valid for at least six months from date of entry.

No blank passport page

Carry a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamp.

FAQ

Do citizens of Algeria need a visa for Mauritania?

Citizens of Algeria can visit Mauritania without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Algeria need for Mauritania?

Valid passport; Blank passport page.

How long must my passport be valid for Mauritania?

At least 6 months.

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