Poland→Mauritania
Poland to Mauritania
Do I need a visa for Mauritania?
Polish citizens must hold an approved Mauritanian electronic visa (e-visa) obtained online before travel; it is not issued at the border. The e-visa is the required entry permission for this tourist route and it does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a passport or a temporary passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry to Mauritania on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Mauritania?
No vaccinations are required to enter Mauritania for this route.
No vaccinations are specifically recommended on the official guidance for this route.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Extensions or penalties for overstaying are not detailed here.
Can children travel on this route?
If a child travels with one parent or with a third person, a written parental consent confirmed by a notary or official authority is required. Parents travelling with children are advised to carry an international-form birth certificate extract.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry for this route. The Polish guidance suggests buying insurance that includes medical evacuation or repatriation; check that your policy covers higher-risk activities if you intend to do them.
Where do I get the visa?
The e-visa application is made through the official Mauritanian e-visa portal (the National Agency for Civil Status and Identity Documents). The e-visa is sent by email and must be printed to show at the border. There is no in-person visa application at an embassy or on arrival for this tourist route.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the visa and what do I receive?
You apply through the official Mauritanian e-visa portal (the National Agency for Civil Status and Identity Documents). The e-visa, once granted, is sent by email and you must print it to show at entry and exit.
Can I travel on my ID card or driving licence instead of a passport?
Your passport or a temporary passport is accepted. Your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A national identity card or a driving licence is not accepted for this route.
Will I need to show 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 specified amounts of money on entry according to the official guidance.
What documents does my child need?
If a child travels with one parent or with a third person, a written parental consent notarised or otherwise officially certified is required. Parents travelling with children are advised to carry an international-form birth certificate extract.
Do I need to carry a printed copy of the e-visa?
Mauritanian authorities require you to print the issued e-visa and show it at both arrival and departure controls.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or separate entry card required for this route.
Can I get a visa at the airport or at an embassy when I arrive?
The e-visa must be obtained before travel; there is no option to get a visa on arrival and you should not plan to obtain the permission from an embassy or consulate instead of using the online portal.
What if my passport is lost or stolen while I’m in Mauritania?
If you lose your passport in Mauritania you must report it to the nearest police or gendarmerie post. To leave the country you will need a temporary EU travel document (ETD), which in Nouakchott can be issued by German, French or Spanish embassies after you notify the Polish consul in Rabat.
When will I receive the e-visa and what do I show at the border?
The Mauritanian e-visa is issued electronically and sent by email; you should print the visa and present it at border control when you enter and when you leave Mauritania.
Can I apply for the e-visa through a Mauritanian embassy in Poland?
Mauritania has no embassy in Poland; the nearest Mauritanian embassy for consular matters is in Morocco. For the e-visa you must use the official national e-visa portal rather than an embassy.
Do I need special insurance for adventure activities?
If you plan activities with increased risk (for example quads or water scooters), check that your travel insurance covers those activities before you go.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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.
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Morocco — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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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Poland embassy in Morocco