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You do not need a visa for Mauritania if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

No visa needed

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

Travelling to Mauritania Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Bissau-Guinean 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 Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean 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 Polio and Measles. 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

  • Ancient stone library buildings and mosque of Chinguetti surrounded by golden Sahara sand dunes
    Chinguetti — The seventh holy city of Islam and ancient center of Islamic learning
  • Flamingos and migratory birds at the Banc d'Arguin National Park wetlands on the Atlantic coast
    Banc d'Arguin National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site and bird sanctuary
  • Traditional Mauritanian tent camp beneath star-filled Sahara night sky with sand dunes
    Sahara Desert — Experience traditional nomadic hospitality under the stars
  • Traditional fishing boats on the beach at Nouakchott with the modern city skyline in the background
    Nouakchott — Mauritania's capital where the Sahara meets the Atlantic

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