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Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Czech Republic?

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

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Mauritania vs Czech Republic: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Czech Republic

121

visa-free countries

Global rank: #25 · mobility 168.7
14

countries both Mauritania and Czech Republic can enter visa-free together

Mauritania + Czech Republic: passport compatibility

28%

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

Where Mauritania and Czech Republic travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Mauritania and Czech 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 (14)

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Where to apply: Czech Republic has no mission in Mauritania

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Senegal 814 km
Applications accepted in: Dakar
2
Morocco 1,259 km
Applications accepted in: Rabat
3
Algeria 1,494 km
Applications accepted in: Algiers

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Mauritania → Czech Republic

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

34,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Mauritania
+19,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+2.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 31.5%, now 34.1%
25,265applications filed
14,570visas issued
8,618refusals
#21strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Mauritania — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Mauritania → Czech 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 → Czech 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 →

Czech Republic: good to know

Prague

Capital

Czech Koruna (CZK)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+420

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Mauritania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Czech 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 Czech Republic?
Mauritania citizens need a visa to enter Czech Republic. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic passport is stronger: 121 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Czech Republic #25.
Where can Mauritania and Czech Republic citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Czech 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 Czech 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

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