You do not need a visa for Mauritania if you have an Algerian passport

No visa needed

Algerian citizens can enter Mauritania without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Algerian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

No. Algerian citizens can enter Mauritania without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Mauritania may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or tour operator confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Algerian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Algerian passport holders entering Mauritania as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Mauritania
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Mauritania. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Mauritania.
Embassy of Mauritania in Japan Last checked 2026-07-16
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Mauritania
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever vaccination if going to areas south of the Sahara Desert. Yellow Fever vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to within the Sahara Desert. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Mauritania Last checked 2026-07-16
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Mauritania
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Mauritania.
Last checked 2026-07-16
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Mauritania.
Last checked 2026-07-16
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Mauritania.
Last checked 2026-07-16

A look at Mauritania

Chinguetti — The seventh holy city of Islam and ancient center of Islamic learning
Banc d'Arguin National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site and bird sanctuary
Sahara Desert — Experience traditional nomadic hospitality under the stars
Nouakchott — Mauritania's capital where the Sahara meets the Atlantic