Ukraine→Mauritania
Ukraine to Mauritania
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Mauritania.
What should I do before I travel?
You must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance. Mauritanian permission is an e-visa; you should complete the online application before travelling. An embassy or consulate, online channels, or procedures after arrival are listed as possible routes for obtaining permission, and Mauritania maintains an embassy or consulate in Ukraine so you can apply without leaving the country.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. The only accepted travel document listed is a passport.
COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for entry; make sure you have the required COVID-19 vaccination evidence with you.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
At border control you may be asked to present your passport, your e-visa, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. Have those documents ready for inspection by the immigration officer.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival in Mauritania.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Mauritania with a Ukrainian passport?
Yes. A visa is required to enter Mauritania for Ukrainian ordinary passport holders; you must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance.
How do I get the permission to travel to Mauritania?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for travel to Mauritania.
What travel document and passport validity do I need for Mauritania?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Mauritania; only a passport is accepted as the travel document.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Mauritania?
Yes. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for entry to Mauritania; you must have the required COVID-19 vaccination evidence as stated by the authorities.
Will I be asked to prove funds or show my return ticket or hotel booking at arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking; have these documents available for inspection.
What do minors need to enter Mauritania?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Mauritania.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Get the required vaccinations
COVID-19
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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: Morocco — 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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