COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Mauritania (30 June Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Transit through Mauritania is allowed.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers will have their temperature checked on arrival. Travellers who have a fever must agree to have a PCR or rapid antigen test. While waiting for the test result, they will be required to self-isolate for 10 days in a hotel at their own expense or at their place of residence. If the test is negative, the traveller can leave self-isolation before the end of the 10-day period.

• All passengers over the age of 11, regardless of nationality, must have a negative COVID-19 test prior to exiting Mauritania.

Is a test certificate accepted?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside Mauritania are accepted. The certificate must be in English, French, or Arabic.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All travellers must have a negative PCR or antigen test certificate issued within three days (72 hours) prior to arrival. Travellers should keep their test results with them throughout their travels since the test results may be requested by the airline or immigration officials.

• Non-Mauritanian nationals that arrive without a PCR test will not be allowed to enter the country and will be obliged to immediately return to their country of origin.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers having a negative test certificate for COVID-19 are not required to quarantine upon arrival.

• Travellers from the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil and India will be quarantined at a government facility for 10 days upon arrival.

• Arrivals who test positive on arrival will also need to quarantine at a government facility for 10 days.

• Based on the above restrictions, the traveller will be required to spend between 0 and 10 days in quarantine.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required to enter the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All arrivals must complete a health declaration form on arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Commercial passenger flight services to and from Mauritania are operating.

• Domestic flights have resumed services.

• Health screening measures are carried out at all the entry ports including airports.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Tourist entry is allowed only if arriving by air.

• Land borders with Mali and Senegal have reopened for departing travellers. Entry is possible with permission from Mauritanian authorities. The border with Morocco remains closed to non-commercial traffic until further notice.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• A curfew from 00:00-06:00 (local time) is in effect.

Social restrictions

• Moderate

• Large gatherings are not allowed.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• The ban on internal travel has been lifted.

• Masks are required on public transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Retail businesses, markets and grocery stores are open.

• Offices are open from 08:00 to 16:00 (local time).

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars and cafes are open.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• All tourist sites are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and heritage sites are open.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Personal care services are open.

Places of worship open?

• No

• Friday prayers at mosques remain suspended until further notice.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public places.

Other

• All schools and universities are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance with other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.