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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Senegal?

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

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Mauritania vs Senegal: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Senegal

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #141 · mobility 82.9
21

countries both Mauritania and Senegal can enter visa-free together

Where else Mauritania goes visa-free

→ AlgeriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → ChadVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Senegal

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 Senegal?
Citizens of Mauritania can visit Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mauritania citizens stay in Senegal without a visa?
Mauritania passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Senegal?
The Senegal passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Senegal #141.
Where can Mauritania and Senegal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Senegal?
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 Senegal?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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