eVisa
Mauritania Guide for New Zealander Citizens
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Visa Overview
Visa Requirement
New Zealander citizens must obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) before traveling to Mauritania. The application is completed online and the approved eVisa is presented on arrival together with a valid New Zealander passport.
Basic Travel Information
Country: Mauritania
Capital: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Language: Arabic
Time Zone: UTC +0
Capital: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Language: Arabic
Time Zone: UTC +0
Required Documents
- Valid New Zealander passport (valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Travel itinerary
- Travel medical insurance (recommended)
- Approved eVisa confirmation (printed or digital)
- Completed online application
- eVisa fee payment receipt
Visa Processing
Entry Type: Tourism / Business / Family Visit
Visa Requirement: eVisa required prior to travel
Processing Time: Typically 3–10 working days
Permitted Stay: As determined by Mauritania immigration authorities
Visa Requirement: eVisa required prior to travel
Processing Time: Typically 3–10 working days
Permitted Stay: As determined by Mauritania immigration authorities
Travel Tips
• Ensure your New Zealander passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date in Mauritania.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, and your return or onward ticket.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your travel documents throughout your stay.
• Complete your eVisa application online before departure and carry the approval confirmation with you.
• Register your trip details and note the contact information for consular assistance in Nouakchott.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, and your return or onward ticket.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your travel documents throughout your stay.
• Complete your eVisa application online before departure and carry the approval confirmation with you.
• Register your trip details and note the contact information for consular assistance in Nouakchott.
Main Entry Points
• Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
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