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You need a visa for Mauritania if you have a British Indian Ocean Territory passport

These visas exist for Mauritania, but they cannot be applied for online with British Indian Ocean Territory nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Mauritania Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. British Indian Ocean Territory citizens need a visa for Mauritania. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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 British Indian Ocean Territory travellers

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

  • 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

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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Where else British Indian Ocean Territory citizens can apply online

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