Lithuania→Mauritania
Lithuania to Mauritania
Do I need a visa for Mauritania?
Lithuanian citizens need a visa to enter Mauritania for tourism and you must obtain it before departure. The required permission is an electronic visa (e-visa); it is not issued on arrival and cannot be obtained at the border. This tourist permission does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Your ordinary Lithuanian passport is the only accepted travel document for this route. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry.
Are vaccinations required for Mauritania?
No vaccination is mandatory for all travellers on this route. Yellow fever vaccination with an international certificate is required only for travellers over 1 year old arriving from yellow-fever-endemic areas.
Vaccinations recommended for travellers to Mauritania include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningococcal disease, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) and yellow fever; malaria prophylaxis is also advised where risk exists.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay under the e-visa varies by case; the official guidance states the visa’s validity depends on the visa issued, so do not rely on a fixed number of days. Extensions or penalties for overstaying are not specified here.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel document (an ordinary Lithuanian passport) for this route. No parental-consent letter, notarised permission or extra paperwork is required for minors.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but not a condition of entry. It is advised to have funds available for medical costs because many Mauritanian medical facilities do not accept foreign insurance documents.
Where do I get the visa?
The e-visa application is made online through the official Mauritanian e-visa portal (the National Population Registry site). You must apply and receive the e-visa before you travel; do not attempt to obtain it at an embassy, consulate or on arrival.
Lithuania has no embassy in Mauritania; the nearest Lithuanian embassy is in Egypt and a Lithuanian honorary consul is listed in Mauritania. The official page for this route links to the application portal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel with my Lithuanian ID card or temporary passport?
An ordinary Lithuanian passport is the only accepted travel document for this route; a national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry to Mauritania.
Do I get a visa on arrival or at the border?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online and hold it before departure; it is not issued at the border or on arrival.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or cash when entering Mauritania.
Are any vaccinations required before I travel?
No vaccinations are mandatory for all arrivals on this route. Yellow fever vaccination with an international certificate is required only for travellers over 1 year old arriving from yellow-fever-endemic areas.
Which vaccines are recommended for a trip to Mauritania?
Vaccinations recommended for travellers to Mauritania include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningococcal disease, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap), and yellow fever; malaria prophylaxis is advised where risk exists. These are recommendations from health authorities.
How long will my e-visa be valid for?
Mauritanian e-visas vary in validity by case; the official guidance states the permission’s validity depends on the issued visa. Do not travel without the e-visa granted in advance.
What documents do children need to travel to Mauritania?
Travellers under 18 need no extra paperwork beyond the accepted passport; no parental consent, notarised letters or additional documents are required for minors on this route.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Mauritania; that is the passport-validity rule for this route.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for this route; you do not need to complete a separate arrival registration form on entry.
Who can I contact for consular help in Mauritania?
If you need consular help, Lithuania has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest Lithuanian embassy is in Egypt; the verified facts also list a Lithuanian honorary consul in Mauritania and a Mauritanian embassy accredited to Lithuania in Berlin.
Can I work or study in Mauritania on this entry permission?
You are not permitted to work or study on the tourist entry permission granted by an e-visa; the tourist entry does not allow paid work or study.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise not accepted, you must travel with an ordinary Lithuanian passport because other documents are not accepted for this route; check your passport condition before travel.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Egypt — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Mauritania
Africa
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Currency
- Ouguiya (MRU)
- Known for
- Desert landscapes, Nomadic culture, Rich marine life
- Food
- Thiab, Seafood Couscous, Mint Tea
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Lithuania embassy in Egypt