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Mauritania visa for Bangladeshis

Since 5 January 2025 Mauritania has issued visas through the online portal of the National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles (ANRPTS) at anrpts.gov.mr, and Mauritanian embassies abroad no longer issue visas. You register online, receive a confirmation code, and pay the fee in cash at the designated entry point where biometrics are taken. The ANRPTS visa page offers 30, 90 and 360 day packages. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read, so Bangladesh-specific eligibility and the current fee are marked partly verified or for confirmation. Last checked 5 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes, in practice. Visa on arrival ended on 5 January 2025 and an online e-visa is required. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read.. Where to apply: Online at anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa. Embassies and consulates abroad no longer issue visas.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 5 November 2026Online e-visa authorisation (ANRPTS), fee paid in cash at the border

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes, in practice. Visa on arrival ended on 5 January 2025 and an online e-visa is required. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa. Embassies and consulates abroad no longer issue visas.

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VISA PACKAGES

ANRPTS page lists 30, 90 and 360 day packages, issued electronically for entry through all international ports of entry.

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FEE (PAID IN CASH AT THE BORDER)

Per the Spanish Embassy notice of January 2025: EUR 55 for 30 days single entry; EUR 160 for up to 90 days (double entry); EUR 200 long stay (multiple entry). The ANRPTS page we read did not show fees, so re-confirm.

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HOW TO PAY

Exact cash in euros or US dollars on arrival; no change or receipt (UK FCDO).

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PROCESSING TIME

Not stated officially. Apply well in advance so the e-visa is issued before departure.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Passport must remain valid at least 6 months after arrival (UK FCDO); Spanish notice says the departure date must be 6 months before expiry.

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ENTRY POINTS

Nouakchott and Nouadhibou airports and land crossings including PK55, Rosso, Diama and Gougui Zemal (Spanish Embassy notice).

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YELLOW FEVER

Certificate needed if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk (UK FCDO).

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SAFETY

UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania. Check your own government advice before booking.

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How to apply

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Complete the online request at anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa: choose a package, enter passport and traveller details, upload the passport scan and photo, then review. A confirmation code is issued once the request is approved. You can track the request on the portal.
Print the approval and bring it with the code. At the border, biometrics are captured and the fee is paid in cash to receive the entry visa.
Technical help: contact@anrpts.gov.mr, or the WhatsApp numbers on the portal. Travel Counsellor Ltd. can help check your details before you submit, but the decision rests with Mauritanian authorities.

Total cost

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Government fee: EUR 55 for a 30-day single-entry visa according to the Spanish Embassy notice (January 2025), paid in cash at the border; longer visas cost more. Confirm the current amount before travel. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office. Confirm BDT with our office.

Health and entry

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Carry a yellow fever certificate in case it is asked at the border. Bring exact cash in euros or US dollars.
Check the visa rules of any transit country on your route separately.

Where to apply: receiving authority

ANRPTS (National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles) e-visa portal

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Address: Online application; fee paid in cash at the designated entry point (Nouakchott or Nouadhibou airport or listed land border)

Phone: WhatsApp +222 46190022 or +222 26408467

Email: contact@anrpts.gov.mr

Hours: Confirm with ANRPTS

Website: anrpts.gov.mr/visa/requestvisa

Embassies abroad do not issue visas. No Mauritanian mission in Dhaka was verified. Bangladesh eligibility and current fee to be confirmed.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival (official summary)
Passport scan and passport-style photo for the online form (reported by ANRPTS announcements)
Printed e-visa approval and confirmation code
Exact cash in euros or US dollars for the fee (official summary)
Return or onward ticket and accommodation details (genuine bookings only)
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country

Employed applicants (supporting)

Confirm with our office

Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

Confirm with our office

Trade licence, bank statement and business invitation if relevant

Students (supporting)

Confirm with our office

Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

Confirm with our office

Birth certificate and parent consent as a precaution

Things to watch

Do not apply through unofficial e-visa sites. Use anrpts.gov.mr only.
Mauritanian embassies abroad do not issue visas.
The border fee is cash only with no change, so bring exact euros or US dollars.
Official pages we read do not name Bangladesh. Confirm eligibility and fee before travel.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with Mauritanian authorities.
No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.

Frequently asked questions

Can Bangladeshis get a visa on arrival in Mauritania?

No. Visa on arrival ended on 5 January 2025. You must request an e-visa online through ANRPTS before travel.

Can I apply at a Mauritanian embassy?

No. Embassies and consulates abroad no longer issue visas.

How much is the visa?

The Spanish Embassy notice lists EUR 55 for 30 days single entry, paid in cash at the border. Confirm the current amount with our office.

How long does approval take?

Not stated officially. Apply well before departure.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Mauritanian authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.