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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?

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Mauritania citizens need a visa to enter Central African Republic. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Mauritania vs Central African Republic: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Central African Republic

21

visa-free countries

Global rank: #172 · mobility 74.5
16

countries both Mauritania and Central African Republic can enter visa-free together

Mauritania + Central African Republic: passport compatibility

91%

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

Where Mauritania and Central African Republic travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
41 both e-visa / eTA
99 both need a visa
18 access differs

Where Mauritania and Central African Republic 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 (16)

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

Only Central African Republic is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Mauritania → Central African Republic

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 → Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic

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 Central African Republic?
Mauritania citizens need a visa to enter Central African Republic. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Central African Republic?
The Mauritania passport is stronger: 26 visa-free countries versus 21. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Central African Republic #172.
Where can Mauritania and Central African Republic citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Central African Republic?
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 Central African Republic?
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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