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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Mauritania can visit Burkina Faso visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Mauritania vs Burkina Faso: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5
21

countries both Mauritania and Burkina Faso can enter visa-free together

Mauritania + Burkina Faso: passport compatibility

91%

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

Where Mauritania and Burkina Faso travel together — by entry type:

21 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
97 both need a visa
17 access differs

Where Mauritania and Burkina Faso 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 (21)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Cape Verde 90 days #136
Chad 90 days #170
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Mali 90 days #160
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 30 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Sierra Leone 90 days #144
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155
Tunisia 90 days #131

Only Mauritania is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Mauritania → Burkina Faso

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 → Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Citizens of Mauritania can visit Burkina Faso visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mauritania citizens stay in Burkina Faso without a visa?
Mauritania passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Burkina Faso?
The Burkina Faso passport is stronger: 30 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Burkina Faso #154.
Where can Mauritania and Burkina Faso citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Burkina Faso?
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 Mauritania and Burkina Faso?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 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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