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title: "Mauritania visa for citizens of Côte d'Ivoire"
description: "Citizens of Côte d'Ivoire can visit Mauritania without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Mauritania visa for citizens of Côte d'Ivoire

Citizens of Côte d'Ivoire can visit Mauritania without a visa.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has blank pages.
2. **Travel to Mauritania** — Upon arrival, proceed to immigration for visa-free entry stamp.
3. **Present documents at border** — Show passport and any requested supporting documents (e.g., return ticket).

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond entry date)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page for entry stamp.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Not officially required for visa-free entry, but may be requested at border.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel, optional): May be asked by immigration officer.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay duration not specified - verify with Mauritanian embassy before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport to ensure 6-month validity beyond intended departure.
- **Previous immigration violations** — Obtain a visa or consult embassy if prior overstay in Mauritania.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Côte d'Ivoire need a visa for Mauritania?

Citizens of Côte d'Ivoire can visit Mauritania without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Côte d'Ivoire need for Mauritania?

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond entry date); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Mauritania visa for every passport](/visa/mauritania)
- [Every destination for Côte d'Ivoire passport holders](/visa/passport/ivory-coast)