COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Mauritania (16 April 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

• All arrivals in Mauritania will have their temperature checked. If a traveller has a fever, that traveller will immediately have a COVID-19 test performed.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• 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 test certificate issued within five-days prior to arrival in Mauritania. 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 required to immediately return to their country of origin.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All arrivals must go through self-quarantine for 10-days upon arrival.

• Travellers tested positive upon arrival will need to go through 10-days quarantine upon arrival.

• Travellers arriving from Brazil, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or any other country considered by the Mauritanian authorities to be a country of origin of a virus variant must go into self-isolation for 14 days after entry and have a PCR test carried out at the end of this period. If this test is negative, self-isolation can be terminated.

• Based on the above restrictions, the traveller will be required to spend between 10 and 14 days in quarantine.” where 10 in the minimum and 14 is the maximum.

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.

• Humanitarian, repatriation, and cargo flights may be available.

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

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

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Tourist entry is allowed only if arriving by air.

• Land borders with Mali and Senegal have reopened for departing travellers. Entry can occur with permission from Mauritania nauthorities. The border with Morocco and Algeria remains closed to non-commercial traffic until further notice.

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

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

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

• Curfew from 02:00-06:00 (local time) will be in effect during the month of Ramadan until 12 May.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Large gatherings are restricted.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• The ban on internal travel has been lifted.

• Masks are required on public transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Grocery stores are open

• All markets 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 other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.