🇻🇦 Vatican City visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens
Yes — Mauritanian citizens need a visa to enter Vatican City, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Vatican City. Applications generally go through a Vatican City embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Vatican City immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Mauritanian passport ranks #157 worldwide, opening 53 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Vatican City is not among them — it is one of the 102 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Vatican citizens can enter Mauritania visa on arrival.
Southern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Mauritanian passport holders: none of its 9 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Vatican City
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
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Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?
Yes — Mauritanian citizens need a visa to enter Vatican City, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Vatican City?
The currency in Vatican City is the euro (€). The capital city is Vatican City.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Mauritanian citizens traveling to Vatican City. 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 Vatican City embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.