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title: Mauritania visa for citizens of Hong Kong
description: Citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Mauritania visa for citizens of Hong Kong

Citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter after landing.
2. **Present passport and pay visa fee** — Submit your passport and pay the visa fee (exact amount not specified in source).
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Once processed, an entry stamp is placed in your passport; the visa is issued on the spot.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid 6+ months with 1 blank page)** (Identity): Must have six months remaining validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
- **Visa fee (exact amount in local currency or USD)** (Financial): Fee must be paid on arrival; amount not specified in source.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Immigration may request proof of onward/return travel.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm your stay.

## Good to know

- Travel to Mauritania is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to terrorism and crime.
- Violent crimes occur frequently outside certain neighborhoods in Nouakchott.
- U.S. government employees are restricted in travel outside Nouakchott; emergency services are limited.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport with less than 6 months validity or no blank page** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and has one blank page.
- **Inability to pay the visa fee** — Carry sufficient cash in a widely accepted currency (USD or EUR) to pay the fee.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Mauritania?

Citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in Mauritania?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Hong Kong need for Mauritania?

Passport (valid 6+ months with 1 blank page); Visa fee (exact amount in local currency or USD); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Mauritania?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html

## Sources

- [Mauritania International Travel Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mauritania.html)
- Mauritania Visa on Arrival (VOA): Requirements, Fees, Processing Time ... (desinri.com, third-party site)
- Visas and entry conditions in Mauritania (aeroport-nouakchott.com, third-party site)

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