Finland passport → Mauritania

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Finnish 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

FinlandeVisa90 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 Finnish passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

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

How long can Finnish citizens stay in Mauritania?

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

Can Finnish citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Finnish citizens visit without a visa?

159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Finland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Finnish citizens (edited 10 Sept 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.