Mauritanian nationals
For passport, identity document or administrative enquiries, contact the Embassy to confirm the applicable procedure.
Cape Town · Western Cape
Consular guidance
A starting point for nationals, travellers and families.
Travel to Mauritania
Visas for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
The Mauritanian Honorary Consulate does not issue visas for entry into Mauritanian territory.
As part of the new procedures for access to national territory, from 5 January 2025, all passengers requiring a visa must obtain an electronic visa before boarding their flight to Mauritania. Applications must be made exclusively through the official website of the National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles (ANRPTS).
For visa types, visa procedures and the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from an entry visa to Mauritania, please refer to the official ANRPTS information.
Travel to Mauritania
If you require a visa, obtain your electronic visa through ANRPTS before boarding. See the official guidance above.
Documents and formalities
For civil status, certification or legalisation enquiries, the Embassy can clarify the required documents and responsible authority.
Frequently asked questions
Before you enquire.
Does the Honorary Consulate issue visas?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not issue visas. Passengers requiring a visa must obtain an electronic visa before boarding, exclusively through the official ANRPTS website linked above.
What should I prepare before contacting the Embassy?
Explain the purpose of your enquiry, your nationality and any proposed travel dates. Wait for instructions before sending personal documents.
How can I seek help in an emergency?
If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. For an urgent consular enquiry, use the Embassy contact details below.
Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
337 Brooklyn Road, Lord Charles Office Park,
Ground Floor, Block B, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0081
pretoria@mauritaniaembassy.co.za
Contact details: Embassy notice dated 7 October 2026. View source (PDF)