Gambian visa for Mauritanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Gambia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter Gambia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Gambia e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Gambia visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Gambia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Gambia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Gambia.
If you are looking for Gambia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mauritania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Gambia nearest your place of residence.
- Nouakchott: The Embassy of Gambia in Nouakchott, Mauritania (Working hours: Close now)
Gambia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Gambia diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to Gambia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | N/A |
| 2009 | 16 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 10 | -37.50% |
| 2011 | 12 | 20.00% |
| 2012 | 17 | 41.67% |
| 2013 | 19 | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 17 | -10.53% |
| 2015 | 49 | 188.24% |
| 2016 | 49 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 57 | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 61 | 7.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Gambia & Mauritania comparison
Gambia's area is approximately 10,120 km2 (3,907 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 101.85 times bigger than Gambia.
As of April 2024, Gambia's population is ~2.7 million people - 2,458,392 fewer people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted Gambia & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Gambia | Mauritania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 2,700,868 | 5,159,260 | 2.5 million fewer people live in Gambia than Mauritania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 28 | 1 | Gambia has 27 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 45 | 26 | Gambia passport holders can visit 19 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 18 | 35 | Gambian hosts 17 fewer foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to Gambia in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting Gambia in 2018 was approximately 61.
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Useful Information
- Banjul to Nouakchott: 873.59 km (542.82 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 49 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024