Mauritania rolls out an electronic visa (e-visa) application system starting this January 5.
Beginning Sunday, all travelers who are subject to visa requirements must obtain an e-visa before their trip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press release.
Travelers heading to Mauritania were previously required to obtain visas from Mauritanian embassies or consulates, or upon arrival in the country.
With the introduction of e-visa, the process has been simplified thanks to the complete abstraction of procedures, while maintaining a high level of security thanks to the integration of modern digital standards, the Ministry explained.
As part of the implementation of the new procedures related to the conditions of entry into Mauritanian territory, the ministry underscored the need to submit visa applications through the official website of the National Agency for Population Registry and Secure Property (ANRPTS). This procedure cancels the need to visit Mauritanian embassies and consulates.