Mauritania passport → Senegal
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Mauritanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Senegal at a glance
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Region
- Western Africa
Senegal for other passports
- MauritaniaVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Mauritanian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa-free
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GuineaVisa-free
MaliVisa-free90 days
NigerVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Mauritanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Senegal?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Senegal before you travel.