Mauritania e-Visa for citizens of Italy: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Italy apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Mauritania visa from Italy
Yes. Holders of an Italian passport need a visa for a tourist stay in Mauritania, and it is requested online, as an e-visa, before departure. The length of stay linked to this electronic authorisation is 90 days.
Mauritania has set up an electronic visa application on its official portal: Italian travellers enter their details, upload their supporting documents and pay the fee online, then present the authorisation received together with their passport on arrival. The procedure replaces a visit to the consulate, but it must be completed before departure, with the exact dates of the trip.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. An Italian national cannot enter Mauritania without a visa. For tourism, a family visit or a short business trip, the visa is requested online before departure; the length of stay linked to this route is 90 days, subject to the duration actually written on the e-visa and confirmed by the officer on entry. The validity period of the authorisation (the window during which you may enter) is distinct from the length of stay. To work, study or settle, a visa of another category is needed, to be requested from the competent Mauritanian embassy.
How much does an e-visa for Mauritania cost from Italy?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
Bring a valid Italian passport, with the validity margin required by the Mauritanian authorities, as stated on the official portal. The supporting documents usually requested are the return or onward ticket, the accommodation booking or an invitation letter, and proof of financial means. A vaccination record may be required depending on where you are coming from: check the official portal. The amount of the visa fee does not appear in our data; it is displayed on the official portal before payment, and only that amount is authoritative. Prices quoted by intermediary websites include their own commissions.
How to apply for an e-visa for Mauritania from Italy
- 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
The application is filed on the official electronic visa portal of Mauritania. Complete the form with your identity details, your entry and exit dates, your point of entry and the planned address of stay, then upload your passport's identity page and a recent identity photo. Payment is made online. Once the application is approved, the authorisation is sent to you by email; check every detail against your passport before leaving, print it and keep a copy on your phone. On arrival, the authorities check the authorisation, may take your fingerprints and affix the visa or the entry stamp.
Where do you apply for a visa for Mauritania from Italy?
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 Italy on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Italy 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.
Timing and tips
The processing time does not appear in our data: the official portal states the usual time, and it is wise to apply several weeks before departure to absorb a request for additional documents. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before receiving the authorisation. If you enter by land, check on the official portal that the chosen border post accepts the e-visa, as not all are equipped. Also find out about travel conditions inside Mauritania and areas subject to authorisation, and note the contact details of the Italian embassy in Mauritania.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
The most widespread mistake is confusing an intermediary website with the official portal and paying an unnecessary commission. Next come inconsistencies between the form and the passport (spelling of the name, number, date of birth), which invalidate the authorisation. Some travellers declare one point of entry and then use another, which can block the crossing. Others confuse the e-visa's validity period with the 90-day stay, or leave with a passport too close to expiry. Finally, an overstay is not settled on exit: any extension must be requested locally, before the deadline.
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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.
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Guide generated automatically on September 2, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Make sure to contact local authorities for any extension of stay.
- Take out medical insurance to cover your medical expenses during your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Mauritania from Italy?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure.
How do you apply for a visa for Mauritania from Italy?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
What other visa types exist for Mauritania?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Mauritania offers among others: Business visa, Work visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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