How Indian passport holders get a visa for Mauritania: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa on arrival at Nouakchott airport
- Government fee: €55 (~₹5,000) cash on arrival at Nouakchott International Airport.
- Processing time: ~20 minutes on arrival.
- Maximum stay: 30 days single entry. Extensions possible on request.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 72/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds (€500+ recommended)
- €55 in cash for the VOA fee
How & where to apply
VOA at Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Bring euros in cash for the fee. Land borders may not issue VOA — confirm if entering overland from Senegal, Mali, or Western Sahara. Nouakchott Airport — VOA info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Nouakchott (NKC) for non-Mauritanian destinations does not require entry.
How Mauritania compares in Africa
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Mauritania visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | Visa on arrival at Nouakchott airport | €55 (~₹5,000) cash on arrival at Nouakchott International Airport. | ~20 minutes on arrival. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
VOA is only at Nouakchott airport — land borders are inconsistent. Bring exact €55 cash. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. MEA may have an active advisory due to regional terrorism risk — check before travel. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.aeroport-nouakchott.com/visa_on_arrival_mauritania.php
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Mauritania?
Visa on arrival at Nouakchott airport. VOA is only at Nouakchott airport — land borders are inconsistent. Bring exact €55 cash. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. MEA may have an active advisory due to regional terrorism risk — check before travel. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Mauritania visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds (€500+ recommended); €55 in cash for the VOA fee
How long does a Mauritania visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: ~20 minutes on arrival.. Government fee: €55 (~₹5,000) cash on arrival at Nouakchott International Airport.. Maximum stay: 30 days single entry. Extensions possible on request..
How do Indians apply for a Mauritania visa?
VOA at Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Bring euros in cash for the fee. Land borders may not issue VOA — confirm if entering overland from Senegal, Mali, or Western Sahara. Official source: https://www.aeroport-nouakchott.com/visa_on_arrival_mauritania.php
Is a Mauritania visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Mauritania visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Mauritania visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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