Mauritania e-Visa for citizens of Japan: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Japan apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Mauritania visa from Japan
Yes, citizens of Japan must obtain an e-Visa to stay in Mauritania. The application is filed online before departure on the official portal of the Mauritanian authorities, which specifies the fees, the documents to upload and the processing time.
For Japanese travellers, a tourist stay in Mauritania therefore requires an electronic application approved before the flight. This guide confirms no price or processing time: consult the official portal and beware of third-party websites that resell the procedure with service fees.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Japanese citizens need an e-Visa to enter Mauritania. It is requested online before the trip and must be approved before boarding; the authorisation is linked to the passport declared. If the purpose of your stay is not tourism, check on the official portal which e-Visa category matches your situation.
How much does an e-visa for Mauritania cost from Japan?
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
You generally need a digital passport photo and a copy of the passport’s identity page, in the formats specified by the portal. Additional details about your stay, such as accommodation, may be requested. The fee amount is not given here: only the official portal provides it, and an intermediary’s fees come on top.
How to apply for an e-visa for Mauritania from Japan
- 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
Start by checking the address of the official Mauritanian e-Visa portal with the Embassy of Mauritania responsible for Japan. Then complete the online form, upload the requested documents and pay the fees as displayed. Keep the application reference and monitor your inbox until the decision.
Where do you apply for a visa for Mauritania from Japan?
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 Japan on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Japan 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
As the processing time is not confirmed here, check the portal and apply early. Favour bookings that can be changed before approval, then travel with the printed e-Visa and your passport. Also consult the travel advice published by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs before departure.
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 most common trap is an unofficial website that looks like the portal and charges for an extra service. Transcription errors in the name, especially the order of family and given names, or in the passport number can also cause problems. Finally, a non-compliant photo or a late application can delay the e-Visa.
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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 entry conditions and visa requirements before your departure.
- Make sure you have a valid passport for at least six months.
Example: Plan your itinerary based on entry points where the biometric visa is available.
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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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