Mauritania for citizens of Burundi

🔑 How to enter to Mauritania from Burundi

To enter Mauritania, Burundian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Mauritania, check whether your Burundian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Mauritania and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Burundian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Burundian passport.

✅ Requirements for Burundian citizens to visit Mauritania with tourist visa

• Burundian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Mauritania. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Burundian citizens on the territory of Mauritania is carried out on a commercial basis.

🏢 Burundian Embassies and Consulates in Mauritania

Embassy of Burundi in Nouakchott

Consulate of Burundi in Nouakchott

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Burundi require a visa to visit the Mauritania?

   Burundian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Mauritania.

2. What happens if a Burundian passport holder stays in Mauritania longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Mauritania is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Mauritania is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Burundi need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Mauritania without a visa?

   Mauritanian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Burundian citizens to enter Mauritania without a visa?

   Burundian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Mauritania.

5. Can Burundian work or study during the visa-free stay in Mauritania?

   The Mauritania visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Mauritania Burundian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.