Travel requirements for Mauritania
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Mauritania — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Mauritania
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (eVisa) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Mauritania. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Mauritania
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Mauritania.
Driving in Mauritania
The UK government does not list Mauritania as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Mauritania and your car-hire company before you travel.
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