You need a visa for Mauritania if you have a Yemeni passport

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Yes. Yemeni 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 Yemeni travellers

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

May be required
Electronic visitor visa may be required for transit
Travelers may need a visa to transit through Mauritania. A Mauritanian eVisa is the fastest way to obtain a visa. Travelers can apply online. Once approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
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