🇲🇷 Mauritania visa requirements for Syrian citizens
Yes — Syrian citizens need a visa to enter Mauritania, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Syria passport holders
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Mauritania. Applications generally go through a Mauritania 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 Mauritania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Syrian passport ranks #198 worldwide, opening 28 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (7 visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Mauritania is not among them — it is one of the 124 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Mauritanian citizens can enter Syria visa-free.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 4 of 16 destinations are open to Syrian 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 Syrian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Yes — Syrian citizens need a visa to enter Mauritania, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
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 required for Syrian 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.