Mauritania: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Apply for an e-visa before travelling; visas on arrival are no longer available. Print the approval and carry exact euros or US dollars for the fee on arrival.
- Most places require cash; cards are not widely used. Use official banks or exchange centres and avoid street exchangers.
Entrada y visados
British citizen passport: Apply for an e-visa before travelling; visas on arrival are no longer available. Print the approval and carry exact euros or US dollars for the fee on arrival. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Mauritania e-Visa ↗ obligatorio
Obtain approval before travelling; pay the fee in exact cash on arrival · British visitors
Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months after arrival.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, anrpts.gov.mr ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Most places require cash; cards are not widely used. Use official banks or exchange centres and avoid street exchangers.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, bcm.mr ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Islamic traditions strongly influence local customs and laws.
Ropa: Dress conservatively, behave discreetly and respect religious and social traditions.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Clima
Very hot and dry overall. July–October is the main rainy-season window, with possible flooding and road damage.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- febrero: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- marzo: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- abril: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- mayo: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- junio: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- julio: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- agosto: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- septiembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- octubre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- noviembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- diciembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Práctico
Enchufes: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Agua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.