Syria passport → Mauritania
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Mauritania, 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.
Mauritania at a glance
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +222
- Region
- Western Africa
Mauritania for other passports
- SyriaVisa required
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 Syrian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
LiberiaeVisa- NigeriaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Syrian passport holders need a visa for Mauritania, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Syrian citizens stay in Mauritania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?
26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Syrian citizens (edited 26 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.