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Mauritania e-visa for Spanish citizens: required before boarding

Since 5 January 2025, Spanish citizens must obtain Mauritania's electronic visa before boarding their flight. Passport must be valid over six months.

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This guide covers the official Mauritania entry process for Spain passport holders: required documents, the application steps, and where our optional support fits in.

Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania, and since 5 January 2025 it must be obtained as an electronic visa before boarding the flight.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Yes. Under the entry rules in force since 5 January 2025, every passenger who needs a visa must obtain the electronic visa before boarding the flight to Mauritania. Applications are made only on the official website of the National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Documents.

Source: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travel advice for Mauritania.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for more than six months. If it is valid for less, the authorities will not issue the visa and you cannot enter.

Summary

ItemDetails
VisaRequired, electronic, before boarding
WhereOfficial website of the National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Documents
PassportValid more than 6 months

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This guide covers the full official process step by step. Honesty builds trust. If you have questions, you can reach us through the contact options above.

Frequently asked questions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can Spanish citizens get a Mauritania visa on arrival?
A: Since 5 January 2025 the electronic visa must be obtained before boarding the flight.
Q: What passport validity is needed?
A: More than six months; otherwise the visa is not issued.

What are the visa rules for Nouakchott?

Visa rules do not change by city; the same conditions apply across Mauritania: evisa / eta, including Nouakchott and every other point of entry.

Other frequently visited cities: Nouadhibou.

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Nouakchott

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AuthorY. Boz
PublishedOct 20, 2026
UpdatedApr 21, 2026

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