Canada passport → Mauritania

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Mauritania at a glance

Capital: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +222
Region: Western Africa

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Mauritania for other passports

CanadaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Canadian passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Mauritania?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?

155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Canadian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Mauritania before you travel.