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Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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Mauritania citizens need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Mauritania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #88 · mobility 130.7
11

countries both Mauritania and Bosnia and Herzegovina can enter visa-free together

Mauritania + Bosnia and Herzegovina: passport compatibility

49%

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

Where Mauritania and Bosnia and Herzegovina travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
38 both need a visa
100 access differs

Where Mauritania and Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 (11)

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How the entry rule changed: Mauritania → Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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

3rule changes for the Mauritania passport, 2 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 Mauritania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Mauritania citizens need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The Bosnia and Herzegovina passport is stronger: 74 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Bosnia and Herzegovina #88.
Where can Mauritania and Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Mauritania and Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mauritania passport ranking

Where else the Mauritania passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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