Mauritania Visa Requirements for Faroese citizens in 2026

Last Updated: Dec. 5, 2025, 2:21 p.m.

Flag of Faroe Islands — passport nationality for this visa route
Flag of Mauritania — travel destination for this visa route

1) E-Visa

Faroese passport holders planning a visit to Mauritania for tourism purposes do not need a traditional visa for short durations. Instead, an electronic visa (eVisa) must be applied for and approved online before travel. Processing typically takes several business days.

Entry Requirement

Allowed Stay

Purpose of Travel

Tourist


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Further Notes

  • Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.

Reference Links

Mauritania eVisa

General Information about Mauritania

  • Name (Common): Mauritania
  • Name (Official): Islamic Republic of Mauritania
  • Population: 5461319
  • Area: 1030700
  • Capital: Nouakchott
  • Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya
  • Language: Arabic
  • Calling Code: +222
  • Region: Africa
  • Subregion: Western Africa

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Faroese citizens. Faroe Islands passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online.

Yes, a visa is required for Faroese citizens. Faroe Islands passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online. Options include: E-Visa.

Yes, Faroese citizens can travel to Mauritania, but an E-Visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Mauritania with E-Visa is not specified. Faroese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying an E-Visa in Mauritania can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Mauritania in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.