South African visa for Mauritanian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Mauritanian citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Mauritanian citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mauritanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa 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 South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Honorary Consulate General of in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ~ 914.15 kilometers (568.03 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Close now).
- Bamako: The Embassy of in Bamako, ~ 980.73 kilometers (609.40 mi) away from Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Working hours: Close now).
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Mauritania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mauritania traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Mauritania) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 1,055 | N/A |
2009 | 771 | -26.92% |
2010 | 888 | 15.18% |
2011 | 917 | 3.27% |
2012 | 1,011 | 10.25% |
2013 | 1,049 | 3.76% |
2014 | 1,050 | 0.10% |
2015 | 979 | -6.76% |
2016 | 1,105 | 12.87% |
2017 | 1,131 | 2.35% |
2018 | 1,152 | 1.86% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Mauritania comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Mauritania is approximately 1,030,700 km2 (397,955 sq mi). This means Mauritania is 17.70% smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 57,186,034 more people than the population of Mauritania.
We have highlighted South Africa & Mauritania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | Mauritania | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 5,159,260 | 57.2 million more people live in South Africa than Mauritania |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 1 | South Africa has 123 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mauritania. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 26 | South Africa passport holders can visit 41 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 35 | South African hosts 162 more foreign missions than Mauritania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mauritania travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Mauritania visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 1,152.
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Useful Information
- Pretoria to Nouakchott: 6170.04 km (3833.88 mi)
- Travel time: 12 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024