🇲🇷 Mauritania visa requirements for Libyan citizens
No visa needed — Libyan citizens can stay in Mauritania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Libya passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Libya 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 Libyan passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Mauritania is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Mauritanian citizens need to arrange entry to Libya in advance (e-visa).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 10 of 16 destinations are open to Libyan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Mauritania
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- Mauritanian ouguiya (UM)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa needed — Libyan citizens can stay in Mauritania visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Libyan citizens stay in Mauritania without a visa?
Libyan citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
The currency in Mauritania is the Mauritanian ouguiya (UM). The capital city is Nouakchott.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Libyan citizens traveling to Mauritania. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Mauritania embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.