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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Mauritania 🇲🇷?

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Mauritania at a glance

Capital: Nouakchott · Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU, UM) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +222

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Mauritania uses plug types C, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Mauritania: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Mauritania →

Your embassy in Mauritania

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Mauritania, contact the embassy of the Gambia:

• Embassy of The Gambia To The Islamic Republic of Mauritania · PRTZ No 239, Tevragh zeina, Nouakchott

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇲🇷 Mauritanian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Mauritanian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Gambian passport at a glance

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