Mauritania
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Our Services Fees
Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
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Mauritania Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Mauritania Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Mauritania Visa Application Form:

Two signed Mauritania visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Mauritania visa application forms may delay the processing of your Mauritania visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.

To generate the Mauritania Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
5Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
6Hotel Confirmation:

A copy of confirmed hotel reservation(s).
7Medical Requirements:

A copy of the international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Mauritania Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Mauritania Visa Validity:

Visas are typically issued for up to 3 months (short stay), or between 3 to 12 months (long stay) and allow a single entry.
Mauritania Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in up to 15 business days. Approval must be received from the government in Mauritania, and therefore it is necessary to allow up to 15 days (3 weeks).
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Mauritania Tourist Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Mauritania Visa Application Form:

Two signed Mauritania visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Mauritania visa application forms may delay the processing of your Mauritania visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.
5Hotel Confirmation:

A copy of confirmed hotel reservation(s).
6Medical Requirements:

A copy of the international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
7Other Requirements:

Copy of onward destination visas (if applicable).
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Mauritania Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Mauritania Visa Validity:

Visas are typically issued for up to 3 months (short stay), or between 3 to 12 months (long stay) and allow a single entry.
Mauritania Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in up to 15 business days. Approval must be received from the government in Mauritania, and therefore it is necessary to allow up to 15 days (3 weeks).
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Mauritania Transit Visa Requirements:
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Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area. If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa is required.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Mauritania Visa Application Form:

Two signed Mauritania visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Mauritania visa application forms may delay the processing of your Mauritania visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.
5Hotel Confirmation:

A copy of confirmed hotel reservations if applicable.
6Medical Requirements:

A copy of the international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
7Other Requirements:

Copy of onward destination visas (if applicable).
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Mauritania Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Mauritania Visa Validity:

Visas can be issued for a single, double or triple entry for transit, and generally allow a stay of up to 48 hours.
Mauritania Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in up to 15 business days. Approval must be received from the government in Mauritania, and therefore it is necessary to allow up to 15 days (3 weeks).
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Mauritania Diplomat/Official Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Mauritania Visa Application Form:

Two signed Mauritania visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Mauritania visa application forms may delay the processing of your Mauritania visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Mauritania Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Mauritania Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid based on the consulates discretion.
Mauritania Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 3 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Mauritania Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Mauritania
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Mauritania Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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