Mauritania passport → Spain

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Spain?

Visa required in advance

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Spain, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Spain at a glance

Capital: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +34
Region: Southern Europe

Read the Spain travel guide →

Granada (Andalusia, Spain) - Alhambra - Palacios nazaríes - Palacio de los Leones - View of patio de los Leones through columns

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Gaudí, flamenco and late dinnersSagrada Família · Alhambra · Prado Museum

Spain for other passports

MauritaniaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Southern Europe for Mauritanian passport holders

AlbaniaeVisa
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
KosovoVisa required
MaltaVisa required

Common questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Spain?

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Spain, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Spain?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Spain?

Not under the standard rules.

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 Spain before you travel.