Mauritania Passport Ranking 2026

Explore Mauritania passport power with access to 25 visa-free destinations. Ranked #159 globally.

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Mauritania Passport

Rank #159 globally
25
Visa-free destinations
96
Easy Access Countries
77.6
Mobility Score

Global Passport Power Ranking

Visa Requirements for Mauritania Citizens

Detailed visa information for Mauritania passport holders traveling worldwide

Rank Destination Visa Type Duration
#1 Spain Visa Required -
#2 United Arab Emirates eVisa 90 days
#3 Denmark Visa Required -
#4 Finland Visa Required -
#5 France Visa Required -
#6 Sweden Visa Required -
#7 Italy Visa Required -
#8 Germany Visa Required -
#9 Belgium Visa Required -
#10 Netherlands Visa Required -
#11 Luxembourg Visa Required -
#12 Austria Visa Required -
#13 Portugal Visa Required -
#14 Singapore Visa Free 30 days
#15 Norway Visa Required -
#16 Switzerland Visa Required -
#17 Greece Visa Required -
#18 Ireland Visa Required -
#19 South Korea eVisa 90 days
#20 Poland Visa Required -
#21 Hungary Visa Required -
#22 Japan Visa Required -
#23 Slovakia Visa Required -
#24 Croatia Visa Required -
#25 Czech Republic Visa Required -
#26 New Zealand Visa Required -
#27 Estonia Visa Required -
#28 Malta Visa Required -
#29 Australia eVisa 90 days
#30 Slovenia Visa Required -
#31 Latvia Visa Required -
#32 Malaysia Visa Free 30 days
#33 Cyprus Visa Required -
#34 Lithuania Visa Required -
#35 Romania Visa Required -
#36 United Kingdom Visa Required -
#37 Bulgaria Visa Required -
#38 Iceland Visa Required -
#39 Liechtenstein Visa Required -
#40 Canada Visa Required -
#41 United States Visa Required -
#42 Monaco Visa Required -
#43 Brazil Visa Required -
#44 Argentina Visa Required -
#45 Chile Visa Required -
#46 Hong Kong Visa Free 14 days
#47 Barbados Visa Free 180 days
#48 Andorra Visa Required -
#49 San Marino Visa Required -
#50 Israel Visa Required -
#51 Bahamas eVisa 90 days
#52 Uruguay Visa Required -
#53 Saint Kitts and Nevis eVisa 90 days
#54 Brunei Visa Required -
#55 Mexico Visa Required -
#56 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free 90 days
#57 Antigua and Barbuda eVisa 90 days
#58 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Required -
#59 Ukraine Visa Required -
#60 Seychelles Visa Free 90 days
#61 Peru Visa Required -
#62 Costa Rica Visa Required -
#63 Vatican Visa Required -
#64 Grenada Visa Required -
#65 Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#66 Paraguay Visa Required -
#67 Panama Visa Required -
#68 Macao Visa on Arrival 30 days
#69 Mauritius Visa on Arrival 30 days
#70 Dominica Visa Free 21 days
#71 Serbia Visa Required -
#72 Solomon Islands Visa Required -
#73 Colombia eVisa 90 days
#74 Guatemala Visa Required -
#75 El Salvador eVisa 90 days
#76 Samoa Visa on Arrival 30 days
#77 Honduras Visa Required -
#78 Montenegro Visa Required -
#79 Taiwan Visa Required -
#80 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival 30 days
#81 Tonga Visa Required -
#82 North Macedonia Visa Required -
#83 Georgia eVisa 90 days
#84 Kiribati Visa Required -
#85 Marshall Islands Visa Required -
#86 Nicaragua Visa on Arrival 30 days
#87 Palau Visa on Arrival 30 days
#88 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Required -
#89 Micronesia Visa Free 30 days
#90 Venezuela Visa Required -
#91 Albania eVisa 90 days
#92 Moldova eVisa 90 days
#93 Russia Visa Required -
#94 Turkey Visa Required -
#95 Qatar eVisa 90 days
#96 Timor Leste Visa on Arrival 30 days
#97 South Africa Visa Required -
#98 Belize Visa Required -
#99 Kuwait Visa Required -
#100 Jamaica Visa Required -
#101 Maldives Visa on Arrival 30 days
#102 Fiji Visa Required -
#103 Ecuador eVisa 90 days
#104 Vanuatu Visa Required -
#105 Saudi Arabia Visa Required -
#106 Guyana Visa Required -
#107 Kosovo Visa Required -
#108 Bahrain eVisa 90 days
#109 Indonesia eVisa 90 days
#110 Thailand Visa Required -
#111 Belarus Visa Required -
#112 Nauru Visa Required -
#113 Oman eVisa 90 days
#114 China Visa Required -
#115 Suriname Visa Required -
#116 Kazakhstan eVisa 90 days
#117 Bolivia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#118 Papua New Guinea eVisa 90 days
#119 Botswana eVisa 90 days
#120 Morocco Visa Required -
#121 Swaziland Visa Required -
#122 Lesotho eVisa 90 days
#123 Dominican Republic Visa Required -
#124 Namibia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#125 Mongolia eVisa 90 days
#126 Azerbaijan Visa Required -
#127 Philippines Visa Free 30 days
#128 Malawi eVisa 90 days
#129 Tunisia Visa Free 90 days
#130 Ghana Visa on Arrival 30 days
#131 Kenya eTA Required 90 days
#132 Armenia Visa Required -
#133 Gambia Visa Free 90 days
#134 Cuba eVisa 90 days
#135 Kyrgyzstan eVisa 90 days
#136 India Visa Required -
#137 Tanzania eVisa 90 days
#138 Cape Verde Visa Free 90 days
#139 Zambia eVisa 90 days
#140 Uzbekistan Visa Required -
#141 Uganda eVisa 90 days
#142 Senegal Visa Free 90 days
#143 Sierra Leone Visa Free 90 days
#144 Rwanda Visa Free 30 days
#145 Zimbabwe eVisa 90 days
#146 Cambodia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#147 Benin Visa Free 90 days
#148 Tajikistan eVisa 90 days
#149 Gabon eVisa 90 days
#150 Ivory Coast Visa Free 90 days
#151 Sao Tome and Principe eVisa 90 days
#152 Burkina Faso Visa Free 90 days
#153 Togo eVisa 90 days
#154 Algeria Visa Free 90 days
#155 Guinea eVisa 90 days
#156 Vietnam eVisa 90 days
#157 Niger Visa Free 90 days
#158 Madagascar Visa on Arrival 30 days
#160 Mali Visa Free 90 days
#161 Equatorial Guinea eVisa 90 days
#162 Bhutan eVisa 90 days
#163 Egypt Visa Required -
#164 Mozambique Visa on Arrival 30 days
#165 Turkmenistan Visa Required -
#166 Angola Visa Required -
#167 Laos Visa on Arrival 30 days
#168 Jordan Visa Required -
#169 Guinea Bissau Visa on Arrival 30 days
#170 Cameroon eVisa 90 days
#171 Haiti Visa Free 90 days
#172 Chad Visa Free 90 days
#173 Comoros Visa on Arrival 30 days
#174 Central African Republic Visa Required -
#175 Djibouti Visa on Arrival 30 days
#176 Liberia Visa Required -
#177 Congo Visa on Arrival 30 days
#178 Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival 30 days
#179 Burundi Visa on Arrival 30 days
#180 Myanmar Visa Required -
#181 Nigeria Visa on Arrival 30 days
#182 Nepal Visa on Arrival 30 days
#183 Lebanon Visa on Arrival 30 days
#184 Ethiopia Visa on Arrival 30 days
#185 Eritrea Visa Required -
#186 DR Congo eVisa 90 days
#187 North Korea Visa Required -
#188 South Sudan eVisa 90 days
#189 Libya eVisa 90 days
#190 Iran Visa Free 15 days
#191 Sudan Visa Required -
#192 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival 30 days
#193 Palestine Visa Required -
#194 Pakistan eVisa 90 days
#195 Yemen Visa Required -
#196 Iraq eVisa 90 days
#197 Somalia eVisa 90 days
#198 Afghanistan Visa Required -
#199 Syria Visa Free 90 days

What a Mauritania Passport Means in 2026

The Mauritania passport ranks #159 globally in 2026 with a mobility score of 77.6. Its holders can travel to 25 destinations without a prior visa, while 96 countries offer easy-access arrangements. That covers roughly 48.5% of the world — 102 countries still require a standard visa for Mauritania citizens. This page lists every destination with its current visa type, duration, and requirements, updated continuously.

Top Visa-Free Destinations for Mauritania Passport Holders

#1 United Arab Emirates #2 Singapore #3 South Korea #4 Australia #5 Malaysia #6 Hong Kong #7 Barbados #8 Bahamas

Regional Access Breakdown for Mauritania Passport

2
Europe
of 46 total
22
Asia
of 35 total
8
Middle East
of 14 total
44
Africa
of 52 total
14
Americas
of 35 total
6
Oceania
of 14 total

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Mauritania Passport Power: Full Breakdown

The Mauritania passport ranks #159 globally in the 2026 mobility index, granting its holders access to 96 of 198 countries (48.5% of the world) without a prior full visa. Here's the complete breakdown by entry type:

  • Visa-free entry: 25 countries
  • Visa on arrival: 27 countries
  • e-Visa: 43 countries
  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 1 countries
  • Full visa required: 102 countries

Where Can Mauritania Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free — by Region

The Mauritania passport unlocks different levels of access across the six world regions. Here's how it performs globally:

  • Europe: 2 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Asia: 22 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Middle East: 8 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Africa: 44 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Americas: 14 countries visa-free or easy access
  • Oceania: 6 countries visa-free or easy access

Top 20 Visa-Free Destinations for Mauritania Passport

The most popular visa-free or easy-access destinations for Mauritania citizens in 2026, ranked by destination passport strength. Click any country to see detailed entry requirements.

United Arab Emirates • 90 days stay Singapore • 30 days stay South Korea • 90 days stay Australia • 90 days stay Malaysia • 30 days stay Hong Kong • 14 days stay Barbados • 180 days stay Bahamas • 90 days stay Saint Kitts and Nevis • 90 days stay Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • 90 days stay Antigua and Barbuda • 90 days stay Seychelles • 90 days stay Saint Lucia • 30 days stay Macao • 30 days stay Mauritius • 30 days stay Dominica • 21 days stay Colombia • 90 days stay El Salvador • 90 days stay Samoa • 30 days stay Tuvalu • 30 days stay

Fast e-Visa Destinations for Mauritania Citizens

Mauritania passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa to the following popular destinations. Processing usually takes 1–7 business days.

United Arab Emirates • E-VISA South Korea • E-VISA Australia • E-VISA Bahamas • E-VISA Saint Kitts and Nevis • E-VISA Antigua and Barbuda • E-VISA Colombia • E-VISA El Salvador • E-VISA Georgia • E-VISA Albania • E-VISA

Longest Visa-Free Stays for Mauritania Passport Holders

These destinations grant Mauritania citizens the longest permitted visa-free or easy-access stay durations — ideal for extended trips, digital nomads, and long-term travel.

How Mauritania Compares to Regional Neighbors

Compare Mauritania with other passports from the same region — see who offers the strongest access and what sets Mauritania apart.

Seychelles
#60 • 100 destinations
Mauritius
#69 • 95 destinations
South Africa
#97 • 60 destinations
Botswana
#119 • 47 destinations
Morocco
#120 • 38 destinations
Lesotho
#122 • 44 destinations
Namibia
#124 • 42 destinations
Malawi
#128 • 41 destinations

Countries Requiring a Full Visa for Mauritania Citizens

Mauritania passport holders must obtain a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate before travelling to the following 102 countries. Always check current requirements with the official embassy.

Spain Denmark Finland France Sweden Italy Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Austria Portugal Norway Switzerland Greece Ireland Poland Hungary Japan Slovakia Croatia Czech Republic New Zealand Estonia Malta Slovenia Latvia Cyprus Lithuania Romania United Kingdom Bulgaria Iceland Liechtenstein Canada United States Monaco Brazil Argentina Chile

Processing times typically range from 5–30 business days; expedited services may be available at an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa requirements does Mauritania passport holders need to know?

Mauritania passport holders enjoy access to 25 visa-free destinations and 96 countries with easy access policies. This includes visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival options, and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) that can be obtained quickly online.

The Mauritania passport is currently ranked #159 globally, providing excellent travel freedom for its citizens.

How can Mauritania citizens check visa requirements before traveling?

Before traveling, Mauritania citizens should:

  • Check the visa requirements table above for your specific destination
  • Verify current requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate
  • Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining
  • Check if you need any health certificates or vaccinations
  • Consider travel insurance requirements for your destination

What's the difference between visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa for Mauritania travelers?

Visa-free: Mauritania passport holders can enter without any visa for the specified duration.

Visa-on-arrival: You can obtain a visa upon arriving at the destination country's border or airport.

eVisa: An electronic visa that must be applied for and approved online before traveling.

eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization - a simple online approval required before boarding your flight.

Visa required: A traditional visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Can visa requirements change for Mauritania passport holders?

Visa requirements can change frequently. It is recommended to check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Mauritania for the most up-to-date information before traveling.

How strong is the Mauritania passport compared to other passports?

The Mauritania passport ranks #159 globally with a mobility score of 77.6. This ranking is based on:

  • 25 visa-free destinations
  • 27 visa-on-arrival countries
  • 43 eVisa destinations
  • 1 eTA destinations

You can see how Mauritania compares to other countries in our interactive chart above.

How often does Mauritania visa policy for its citizens change?

Visa policies are reviewed regularly. Major changes typically happen after bilateral agreements, elections, or security reviews. We update the Mauritania data at least quarterly from official sources.

In which region does the Mauritania passport grant the strongest access?

Based on current data, the Mauritania passport grants its strongest regional access in Africa with 44 accessible destinations. Review the regional breakdown above for full details.

Can Mauritania passport holders also benefit from a second passport?

Many travellers combine a Mauritania passport with a second citizenship (e.g. EU, Caribbean, or investment-based). A second passport can unlock additional visa-free destinations and reduce travel restrictions. Always verify dual-citizenship rules with Mauritania authorities.

Does visa-free access mean I can work in those countries as a Mauritania citizen?

No. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism, short business meetings, or transit. A separate work permit or long-stay visa is required to take up employment, study, or reside in any destination.

Are there digital nomad visas available for Mauritania passport holders?

Yes — over 50 countries now offer specific digital nomad visas, many accepting Mauritania citizens. Popular options include Portugal, Estonia, Spain, UAE, Thailand, and Mexico. Requirements usually include proof of remote income and valid health insurance.