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Mauritania

Everything to have & know before you land in Mauritania.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 40.14 MRU
Local time —
Arabic, French
Dial +222
Drives right
Plug C · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around November.

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📄 Entry — your passport

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Tourist Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsAll foreign visitors must obtain a visa before entering Mauritania.Source · Mauritanian Embassy verification
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsPassport must be valid for at least six months beyond planned stay.
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthProof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry.Source · WHO International Travel Guidelines

Health notices, live

Level 2 — Rift Valley fever- Mauritania and Senegal

CDC Travel Health Notices + WHO Disease Outbreak News — consult a travel clinic; the official sources prevail

Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical facilities are limited, comprehensive travel insurance is critical.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Mauritania

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 3

Reconsider travel

Reconsider travel to Mauritania due to terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to American citizens in Mauritania due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Mauritania are not allowed to travel

Read the full advisory

Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.