Mauritania e-Visa for citizens of Australia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Australia apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Mauritania visa from Australia
Yes, citizens of Australia must obtain an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania. The application is made online before departure on the official portal of the Mauritanian authorities, which lists the fees, the documents to upload and the processing time.
For Australian travellers, a tourist stay in Mauritania is therefore prepared through an electronic procedure to be completed before the flight. No amount or processing time is confirmed here: check them on the official portal and beware of intermediary websites that charge more for the same application.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Australian citizens need an e-Visa to enter Mauritania, to be obtained online before departure. The authorisation must be approved before boarding and matches the passport stated in the application. For a business stay or a purpose other than tourism, check the appropriate category on the official portal.
How much does an e-visa for Mauritania cost from Australia?
The official fee for an e-visa for Mauritania is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Mauritania really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Mauritania?
The exact list for Mauritania is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Mauritania before you apply.
Documents and fees
The portal generally asks for a digital passport photo and a copy of the passport’s identity page; information about accommodation or your itinerary may be added. The fee amount is not specified here: it is shown on the official portal. A website asking for more is charging for a private service with no official value.
How to apply for an e-visa for Mauritania from Australia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Locate the official Mauritanian e-Visa portal, confirming its address with the Embassy of Mauritania responsible for Australia, which may be located in another country. Fill in the online form, upload the requested documents and pay the fees as indicated. Keep the application reference and the payment receipt.
Where do you apply for a visa for Mauritania from Australia?
An e-visa for Mauritania is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Australia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Australia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Mauritania take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
The processing time is not confirmed here: check the portal and apply with a comfortable margin. Avoid non-refundable bookings until the e-Visa is approved, and carry the printed approval with your passport. Also consult the travel advice published by the Australian authorities before leaving.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The first mistake is using a commercial website that mimics the official portal. A non-compliant photo or an error in the passport details can then delay approval or even make the e-Visa unusable. Finally, leaving before receiving confirmation of the e-Visa can lead to boarding being refused.
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Other visa types for Mauritania
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€55–160
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
€200
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for traveling to Mauritania
- Check the entry conditions and visa requirements before your departure.
- Prepare all required documents, including a valid passport and proof of sufficient funds.
Plan your itinerary based on weather conditions and local events.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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