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Islamic Republic of Mauritania · work sponsored

Provisional Foreign-Worker Authorisation

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Guidance updated 14 November 2026. Full-review date shown above.

Short DGE authorisation for urgent maintenance, temporary repairs or preparation of a Mauritanisation plan, for up to one month with one renewal.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyUp to one month, renewable once, under Article 10. The actual approval and separate lawful stay conditions govern.In flux
Processing time
The government procedure lists seven days. Article 11 of the decree provides for notification of the decision within four weeks after online submission. These are different published service/statutory descriptions, not a guaranteed seven-day approval. Obtain the authorisation before the proposed work.
Government fees
The provisional-authorisation procedure states no fee. This describes that procedure only; entry, residence, certification and other separate costs are not included.
Typical duration
Up to one month, renewable once, under Article 10. The actual approval and separate lawful stay conditions govern.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Mauritania Official Gazette 1508 / ILO NATLEX reproduction ↗

In short

Short DGE authorisation for urgent maintenance, temporary repairs or preparation of a Mauritanisation plan, for up to one month with one renewal. Guidance updated 14 November 2026. Costs, application stages and eligibility conditions are set out with their sources below.

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What is the Provisional Foreign-Worker Authorisation in Islamic Republic of Mauritania?

Provisional Foreign-Worker Authorisation is a sponsor-led Mauritania route. Indicative government fees are The provisional-authorisation procedure states no fee. This describes that procedure only; entry, residence, certification and other separate costs are not included; indicative processing time is The government procedure lists seven days. Article 11 of the decree provides for notification of the decision within four weeks after online submission. These are different published service/statutory descriptions, not a guaranteed seven-day approval. Obtain the authorisation before the proposed work; typical duration is Up to one month, renewable once, under Article 10. The actual approval and separate lawful stay conditions govern. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Primary guidance checked with Mauritania Official Gazette 1508 / ILO NATLEX reproduction on 14 November 2026.

Overview

Article 10 of Decree 2022-022 provides a limited provisional authorisation in addition to permits A, B and C. It addresses emergency, maintenance, temporary-repair situations and/or preparation of a Mauritanisation plan. The government procedure identifies the enterprise as the user and DGE as the receiving and issuing authority, with TECHGUIL handling processing. It is not a general fast-track visitor visa or an automatic bridge while an ordinary work request is pending.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Enterprise confirms that the activity meets Article 10 and prepares the request, passport copy and position details.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Confirm the current DGE channel through the official procedure and Ministry referral.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Obtain the actual authorisation and separate lawful stay permission before commencing the approved work.

  4. After approval

    Observe the one-month term and one-renewal ceiling. Ask DGE about the provisional renewal procedure and filing deadline well before expiry; do not assume that requesting renewal extends the permission.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Provisional Foreign-Worker Authorisation, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Provisional Foreign-Worker Authorisation instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Mauritania

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Mauritania. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

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 guidanceEmployer
    Read the provisional-authorisation procedure ↗

    The enterprise prepares the request, passport copy and job details.

    Government administrative procedures / DGE · verified

  2. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Read Articles 10 and 11 ↗

    Check the limited circumstances, duration and decision framework.

    Mauritania Official Gazette 1508 / ILO NATLEX reproduction · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is this an unrestricted emergency work visa?+

No. It is a limited work authorisation under Article 10, separate from admission and residence. DGE must approve the particular circumstances and dates.

Is the decision time seven days or four weeks?+

The service page states seven days, while Article 11 states a four-week decision framework after online filing. Confirm the actual queue with DGE and wait for the authorisation; neither published period permits unapproved work.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Mauritania Official Gazette 1508 / ILO NATLEX reproduction

Last checked: 14 November 2026

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