US citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimu of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

British citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required for British passport holders, irrespective of the endorsement regarding their national status contained therein.

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival. A visa is required.

Most travellers can be issued with a visa on arrival if they are entering Mauritania by air via Nouakchott and meet all the requirements, but it is worth confirming this in advance. All foreign passengers to Mauritania must hold return/onward tickets, and the necessary travel documentation for their next destination. Note that a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required, if arriving within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area, or if staying in Mauritania for longer than two weeks. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources._ _Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.