→ Ivory Coast visa for Mauritanian citizens
Ivorian citizens can enjoy straightforward visa-free travel to Mauritania, allowing for stays typically up to 90 days without any upfront cost. This unique route connects two West African nations with vastly different landscapes and cultural traditions, moving from Ivory Coast's humid forest belt to Mauritania's expansive desert, a region steeped in trans-Saharan history. For convenience, direct flights are frequently available from Abidjan to Nouakchott, taking roughly three hours. While short visits are well covered, travelers planning extended stays or specific activities should consult the single alternative visa type provided.
Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
BusinessBusiness and Related Studies Visa - BRV (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply OtherSports Competition and Training Visa - VCE (Multiple Entries 90 days)
90d$240multiple-entry
Apply BusinessE-visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Short-stay, Multiple-entry – Business)
90d$79multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherEmbassy/Consular Short-stay Visa for Côte d’Ivoire (Tourism/Visit/Business/Study/Medical)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkLong-stay Work Permit (Permis de travail – Employment over 90 days)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherResidence Permit (Carte de résident – Long-term stay)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Residence Permit (Family members of resident foreign nationals)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent Visa and Residence Authorisation (Études)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessShort-stay Business and Visitor Visa (Meetings/Training/Limited project work)
90dvalid 3mo
MedicalShort-stay Medical Treatment Visa
90dvalid 3mo