
Mauritania Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 57 Countries
The Mauritania passport ranks 85th globally in 2025, offering visa-free access to 57 destinations for its holders. This West African travel document provides limited international mobility compared to higher-ranking passports, with access primarily concentrated in African nations and select countries requiring visa-on-arrival arrangements. Mauritanian citizens face significant travel restrictions when visiting Europe, the Americas, and many Asian countries, typically requiring advance visa applications. The passport's ranking has fluctuated between the low 80s and high 80s over the past decade, reflecting modest improvements in diplomatic relations and bilateral agreements but maintaining relatively constrained global travel freedom.
Quick Statistics for Mauritania passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Mauritanian Citizens
Popular destinations where Mauritania passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | SN | |
| Up to 90 days | ML | |
| Up to 90 days | BJ | |
| Up to 90 days | GM | |
| Up to 30 days | PH |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Mauritania passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
28 countries
Cote d'Ivoire
Algeria
Barbados
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde Islands
Chad
Cook Islands
Dominica
The Gambia
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Malaysia
Mali
Micronesia
Niger
Philippines
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Syria
Tunisia
Suriname
Rwanda
Iran
Libya
Ghana
Kenya
🛬 Visa on Arrival
27 countries
Madagascar
Somalia
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoro Islands
Congo (Rep.)
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Laos
Lebanon
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
St. Lucia
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Namibia
Niue
Sierra Leone
🔐 ETA Required
2 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
39 countries
Qatar
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tajikistan
United Arab Emirates
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Albania
Togo
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Oman
Tanzania
Bahamas
Cuba
Thailand
Indonesia
Pakistan
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
India
St. Helena
Bhutan
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
130 countries
Afghanistan
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malawi
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Bermuda
Uzbekistan
Türkiye
Kuwait
Ecuador
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Mauritania's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 27 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Mauritania Passport & Travel Resources
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Compare Mauritania Passport with Other Passports
See how Mauritania's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #85 | 57 | 28/100 | 15/100 | |
| #75 | 68 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #76 | 67 | 42/100 | 62/100 | |
| #77 | 66 | 45/100 | N/A/100 | |
| #77 | 66 | 42/100 | 61/100 | |
| #77 | 66 | 42/100 | 62/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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