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🇲🇷 Islamic Republic of Mauritania · short term business

Family, Medical, Culture or Sport e-Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 29 June 2026

Mauritania e-visa route for family visits, medical travel, culture, sport or similar short-stay reasons listed on the official ANRPTS form.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyDuration depends on the e-visa band selected and the authorised stay; confirm on the Foreign Ministry page and ANRPTS form before filing.In flux
Processing time
File through ANRPTS before travel and prepare purpose evidence that matches the selected reason.
Government fees
Confirm the current duration-based e-visa fee on the Foreign Ministry page before payment.
Typical duration
Duration depends on the e-visa band selected and the authorised stay; confirm on the Foreign Ministry page and ANRPTS form before filing.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 29 June 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
Rule changes note —Mauritania coverage is lite because the official Foreign Ministry and ANRPTS sources support e-visa filing, purposes, durations and fees, but public work and residence checklists are not exposed as stable route-level pages in this source packet. Applicants should use the official e-visa and ministry sources, then confirm any employment, residence or long-stay compliance requirement with the Mauritanian authority, host or employer before travelling or starting activity.
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

Mauritania coverage is lite because the official Foreign Ministry and ANRPTS sources support e-visa filing, purposes, durations and fees, but public work and residence checklists are not exposed as stable route-level pages in this source packet. Applicants should use the official e-visa and ministry sources, then confirm any employment, residence or long-stay compliance requirement with the Mauritanian authority, host or employer before travelling or starting activity. The ANRPTS e-visa form includes family, medical, cultural, sporting, nautical and other travel reasons. Applicants should choose the closest official purpose and carry matching support evidence, especially where a host, clinic, event organiser or federation is involved.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Family, Medical, Culture or Sport e-Visa. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    ANRPTS - Mauritania e-visa request form ↗ · National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles

    Link last verified: 29 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Mauritania Ministry of Interior ↗ · Ministry of Interior, Promotion of Decentralization and Local Development

    Link last verified: 29 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The visit purpose matches a non-employment travel reason available on the ANRPTS e-visa form.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • ✓The applicant chooses the correct reason and duration before filing.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • ✓The applicant can document the family, medical, culture, sport or other host purpose if requested.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗

Common blockers

  • !The applicant selects a generic reason that does not match the real purpose of travel.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • !The activity requires work, residence, accreditation or separate official permission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • !The applicant relies on an old consular summary instead of checking the current Foreign Ministry visa page and ANRPTS e-visa form.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • !The applicant chooses the wrong e-visa purpose or duration for the planned activity.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • !The applicant treats an e-visa as permission for employment, residence or regulated local activity without checking the relevant Mauritanian authority or host.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Passport or travel document.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • ·Family invitation, clinic appointment, event invitation or organiser evidence where relevant.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • ·Travel itinerary, accommodation, funds and insurance evidence where requested.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗
  • ·ANRPTS e-visa approval and payment evidence where required.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Check the Foreign Ministry visa page and visa-exempt nationality list.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Select the matching family, medical, culture, sport or other reason on the ANRPTS form.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Prepare support evidence from the host, clinic or organiser.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Stay within the purpose and duration authorised by the e-visa.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Open Mauritania visa guidance ↗

    Use this official Mauritania source to confirm current visa eligibility, purpose, fee, filing and stay conditions. Mauritania coverage is lite because the official Foreign Ministry and ANRPTS sources support e-visa filing, purposes, durations and fees, but public work and residence checklists are not exposed as stable route-level pages in this source packet. Applicants should use the official e-visa and ministry sources, then confirm any employment, residence or long-stay compliance requirement with the Mauritanian authority, host or employer before travelling or starting activity.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad · verified 29 June 2026

  2. ApplyApplicant
    File ANRPTS e-visa request ↗

    Use this official Mauritania source to confirm current visa eligibility, purpose, fee, filing and stay conditions. Mauritania coverage is lite because the official Foreign Ministry and ANRPTS sources support e-visa filing, purposes, durations and fees, but public work and residence checklists are not exposed as stable route-level pages in this source packet. Applicants should use the official e-visa and ministry sources, then confirm any employment, residence or long-stay compliance requirement with the Mauritanian authority, host or employer before travelling or starting activity.

    National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles · verified 29 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Does the ANRPTS form cover family or medical visits?+−

Yes. The official form lists travel reasons including family and medical, as well as cultural and sporting reasons.

Should event participants carry organiser evidence?+−

Yes. Carry evidence that matches the selected e-visa purpose, such as an invitation, registration or organiser letter.

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