China visa for Mauritanian citizens

Chinese passport holders benefit from Mauritania's e-visa system, streamlining their travel preparations significantly. This convenient digital visa typically grants a stay of up to 30 days for a fee of approximately $70 USD, making the application process straightforward. Given the vast geographical distance, flights from major Chinese cities like Beijing or Shanghai usually involve connections through hubs in the Middle East or North Africa, navigating an approximate 8-hour time difference upon arrival in Nouakchott. It's advisable for travelers to familiarize themselves with local currency exchange for the Mauritanian Ouguiya and be aware that French and Arabic are the primary languages spoken.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristL Visa (Tourist, ordinary)
30dvalid 3mo
TouristL Visa (Tourist, long-stay up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
TouristL Visa (Tourist, 10‑year multiple-entry for U.S. citizens)
90d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
BusinessM Visa (Business, ordinary)
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessM Visa (Business, extended stay up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessM Visa (Business, 10‑year multiple-entry for U.S. citizens)
60d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
OtherF Visa (Non‑commercial visit/exchange)
60dvalid 6mo
StudentX1 Visa (Student, long‑term)
180dvalid 3mo
StudentX2 Visa (Student, short‑term)
180dvalid 3mo
WorkZ Visa (Work)
30dvalid 3mo
WorkR Visa (High‑level talent)
OtherD Visa (Permanent Residence)
valid 3mo
FamilyQ1 Visa (Family Reunion, long-term with Chinese nationals)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyQ2 Visa (Family Visit, short-term with Chinese nationals)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyQ2 Visa (Family Visit, 10‑year multiple‑entry for U.S. citizens)
180d$140multiple-entryvalid 10y
FamilyS1 Visa (Private Affairs, long-term with foreign residents)
180dvalid 3mo
FamilyS2 Visa (Private Affairs, short-term with foreign residents)
180dvalid 3mo
TransitG Visa (Transit)
7dvalid 3mo
OtherJ1 Visa (Journalist, long-term resident correspondent)
180d$171valid 3mo
OtherJ2 Visa (Journalist, short-term)
180d$171valid 3mo
OtherC Visa (Crew)
TouristGroup Tourist Visa (Ordinary, organized tours)
30dvalid 3mo
OtherPort Visa (Visa on Arrival for special cases)
TouristShenzhen Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
5dvalid 5d
TouristZhuhai Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
3dvalid 3d
TouristXiamen Special Economic Zone Visa (Port visa)
3dvalid 3d
Transit24‑Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV, airside)
1d$0valid 1d
Transit144‑Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV, selected regions)
6d$0valid 6d
TouristHainan 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry (Selected nationalities)
30d$0valid 1mo
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card Entry (ABTC holders, Mainland China code CHN)
60d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Designated Countries (Short stays up to 15 or 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
OtherService (Official) Visa
$0

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