🇲🇷 Mauritania visa requirements for Burkinabe citizens
Burkinabe citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Mauritania — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkinabe travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Mauritania. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Mauritania also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mauritania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
About Mauritania
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Burkinabe citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Mauritania — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
The currency in Mauritania is the Mauritanian ouguiya (UM). The capital city is Nouakchott.
Is this information up to date?
This page is refreshed weekly from the open Passport Index dataset. Current status: Visa on arrival for Burkinabe citizens traveling to Mauritania. Always double-check with official sources before booking, as rules can change at short notice.
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