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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Malta citizens need a visa for Mauritania?

Visa on arrival

Malta citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mauritania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Visa on arrival
Malta → Mauritania
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Malta vs Mauritania: passport comparison

Malta

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #29 · mobility 167.7

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7
15

countries both Malta and Mauritania can enter visa-free together

Malta + Mauritania: passport compatibility

28%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Malta and Mauritania travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
141 access differs

Where Malta and Mauritania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

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How the entry rule changed: Malta → Mauritania

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Malta → Mauritania rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Malta passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Malta goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Mauritania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Malta citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Malta citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mauritania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Malta or Mauritania?
The Malta passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Malta #29, Mauritania #159.
Where can Malta and Mauritania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Mauritania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Malta and Mauritania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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