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Mauritanie : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

  • Mauritania e-Visa ↗ obligatoire
    Obtain approval before travelling; pay the fee in exact cash on arrival · British visitors

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months after arrival.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, anrpts.gov.mr ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Most places require cash; cards are not widely used. Use official banks or exchange centres and avoid street exchangers.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, bcm.mr ↗

Règles et interdictions

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Islamic traditions strongly influence local customs and laws.

Tenue: Dress conservatively, behave discreetly and respect religious and social traditions.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

Very hot and dry overall. July–October is the main rainy-season window, with possible flooding and road damage.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • février: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • avril: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • décembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circulation: à droite

Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.