🇲🇷 Mauritania visa requirements for Algerian citizens

Entry rules for Algeria passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Algeria can travel to Mauritania for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Mauritania, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mauritania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Algerian passport ranks #155 worldwide, opening 54 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (21 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Mauritania is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Mauritanian citizens traveling to Algeria face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Across Western Africa as a whole, 11 of 16 destinations are open to Algerian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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