Mauritania: cosa sapere prima di partire
L’essenziale
- 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.
Ingresso e visti
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.
Moduli e autorizzazioni online
- Mauritania e-Visa ↗ obbligatorio
Obtain approval before travelling; pay the fee in exact cash on arrival · British visitors
Validità del passaporto: At least 6 months after arrival.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, anrpts.gov.mr ↗
Denaro
Si usano soprattutto contanti. Carte accettate di rado.
Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato
- Most places require cash; cards are not widely used. Use official banks or exchange centres and avoid street exchangers.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, bcm.mr ↗
Regole e divieti
Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultura e abbigliamento
Religione: Islamic traditions strongly influence local customs and laws.
Abbigliamento: Dress conservatively, behave discreetly and respect religious and social traditions.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗
Clima
Very hot and dry overall. July–October is the main rainy-season window, with possible flooding and road damage.
Mese per mese
- gennaio: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- febbraio: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- marzo: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- aprile: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- maggio: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- giugno: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- luglio: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- agosto: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- settembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- ottobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- novembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- dicembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
Stagione migliore: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗
Cosa portare
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Pratico
Prese: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Acqua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circolazione: a destra
Assicurazione: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.