Mauritania for citizens of Sweden

🔑 How to enter to Mauritania from Sweden

To enter Mauritania, Swedish 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 Swedish 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 Swedish passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Swedish passport.

✅ Requirements for Swedish citizens to visit Mauritania with tourist visa

• Swedish 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 Swedish citizens on the territory of Mauritania is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

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

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

2. What happens if a Swedish 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 Sweden 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 Swedish citizens to enter Mauritania without a visa?

   Swedish 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 Swedish 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 Swedish citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.