Cyprus passport → Mauritania
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Cypriot 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
Mauritania for other passports
- CypruseVisa90 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 Cypriot passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Cypriot passport holders need an eVisa for Mauritania for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Cypriot citizens stay in Mauritania?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Cypriot citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cypriot citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cyprus passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens (edited 4 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.