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title: Namibia visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: "Citizens of Mauritania can get a visa on arrival in Namibia. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Namibia visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania can get a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Namibia port of entry** — Travel to a Namibian airport or land border that offers visa on arrival for Mauritanians
2. **Present documents to immigration officer** — Provide passport, photo, arrival form, onward ticket, and proof of funds
3. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Pay the visa issuance fee (amount may vary; currently no fixed fee publicly available)
4. **Receive visa stamp in passport** — The visa is affixed/stamped and allows entry, typically up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **One passport-size photo** (Identity): Usually required for visa issuance on arrival
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on the airplane or at the border
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statements or cash equivalent
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statements
- Cash

Must demonstrate ability to cover expenses during stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is subject to immigration officer discretion; have all documents ready
- Only available at certain ports of entry (e.g., Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport)

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds (cash or bank statement)
- **Criminal record or prohibited person** — Check eligibility; those with certain criminal records may be denied

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Namibia?

Citizens of Mauritania can get a visa on arrival in Namibia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Mauritania stay in Namibia?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Mauritania need for Namibia?

Valid passport; One passport-size photo; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Namibia visa for every passport](/visa/namibia)
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