Mauritania e-Visa for citizens of Spain: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Spain apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Mauritania visa from Spain
Yes, citizens of Spain need an e-Visa to travel to Mauritania. It is requested online before departure on the official portal of the Mauritanian authorities, which lists the fees, the documents to provide and the processing time.
Spanish travellers planning a tourist stay in Mauritania must therefore have this electronic authorisation approved before boarding. Neither the price nor the processing time is confirmed here: rely on the official portal, not on private platforms offering to fill in the application for a commission.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Spanish citizens must obtain an e-Visa to enter Mauritania; the application is made over the internet before the trip. Approval must be received before boarding and applies to the passport declared. For a purpose other than tourism, such as a business trip, check the appropriate category on the official portal.
How much does an e-visa for Mauritania cost from Spain?
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
As a rule, plan for a recent digital passport photo and a copy of the passport’s identity page, in the required formats. Information about your itinerary or accommodation may be requested as well. Fees are not quoted here: only the official portal shows the amount, and a surcharge demanded by another website is a private service.
How to apply for an e-visa for Mauritania from Spain
- 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
Identify the official Mauritanian e-Visa portal, checking its address with the Embassy of Mauritania responsible for Spain. Fill in the online form, attach the requested documents and pay the fees using the method offered. Note the application number and keep the receipt until the decision.
Where do you apply for a visa for Mauritania from Spain?
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 Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain 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 specified here: check the portal and apply early enough. Wait for approval before buying non-refundable services, then travel with the printed e-Visa and a digital copy. Also consult the travel advice of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
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
Paying on a website that claims to be official without being so is the most widespread mistake. A typo in the name or passport number can also compromise the e-Visa. Finally, applying at the last minute leaves little time to fix a rejected document or a non-compliant photo; make sure as well that you travel with the passport stated in the application.
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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 extending your stay in Mauritania
- Make sure to contact local authorities for any extension of stay.
- Prepare all required documents before submitting your application.
Concrete example: For an extension, it is recommended to go to the foreigners' office in Nouakchott.
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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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