Spanish visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Spain for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Spain e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Spain.
If you are looking for Spain visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mauritania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Nouakchott: The Embassy of Spain in Nouakchott, Mauritania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 52 minutes)
- Nouadhibou: The Consulate General of Spain in Nouadhibou, Mauritania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 52 minutes)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,291 | N/A |
| 2009 | 5,740 | -8.76% |
| 2010 | 5,794 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 6,179 | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 6,321 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 6,674 | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 7,143 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 7,499 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 8,285 | 10.48% |
| 2017 | 9,006 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 9,105 | 1.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & Mauritania comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 2.07 times bigger than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 41,670,325 more people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted Spain & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Spain | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 5,159,260 | 41.7 million more people live in Spain than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 1 | Spain has 214 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 26 | Spain passport holders can visit 118 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 35 | Spanish hosts 457 more foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 9,105.
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- Madrid to Nouakchott: 2074.24 km (1288.87 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024