Travel advice for Mauritania

Avoid nonessential travel east of the 12th west meridian and on the Western Sahara, Algeria and Mali borders because terrorist attacks and kidnappings pose heightened risks. Never enter the forbidden zone bounded by Cheggat, Ain Bentili, Dhar Tichitt and Lemreyye, where people may be treated as military targets. The Nouadibou to Nouakchott and Rosso corridor is lower risk, while the strip to that meridian has increased risk.

Hungary advises against non-essential travel to Mauritania and says travel to the specified regions is not recommended. The regions are north of Zouérate, east of the Ghallaouia-Akhrejit line, northeast of the Zouérate-Ghallaouia line, southeast of the Akhrejit-Kankossa line, and the strip along the border with Mali.

Avoid non-essential travel to Mauritania because of terrorism, violent crime, and limited health care. Do not travel to military-designated off-limits areas, anywhere north of the Tropic of Cancer, or within 60 miles of the Mali and Algeria borders. Violent crime occurs frequently outside the Tevragh Zeina neighborhoods of Nouakchott, and citizens should take precautions similar to U.S. government employees, including night travel limits and authorization to leave Nouakchott.

Germany advises a high degree of caution for Mauritania, and avoiding all travel for parts of it.

Japan advises evacuation from Mali and Algeria border zones and part of the Western Sahara border, and no travel to eastern Adrar, Tagant, Assaba, Hodh states and most of Tiris Zemmour. Avoid nonessential travel to northern Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Tiris Zemmour's southern roads, western Adrar, Brakna, Gorgol and Guidimaka; take sufficient care elsewhere, including Nouakchott. Risks include armed groups, smugglers, terrorism, kidnapping, clashes and incursions, while military zones may target entrants.

Do not travel to red areas, including northeast Mauritania, which is military and prohibited terrain, and the Mali border, because armed groups, attacks and kidnapping make them too dangerous and the Dutch embassy cannot assist there. Travel to orange areas only if essential. The rest is yellow, but beware terrorism, armed robbery, serious road accidents, flooding and demonstrations. Nouadhibou and PK55 are yellow within the orange Western Sahara border area.

Exercise increased caution in Mauritania because of terrorism, armed robbery, infectious diseases and limited police resources. Avoid all travel to border areas with Western Sahara, Algeria and Mali, and to Hodh el Gharbi, Hoth Ech Chargui, Tiris Zemmour, eastern Adrar and Tagant, and specified parts of Western Sahara. Avoid nonessential travel to western Adrar, Tagant and Assab and to Guidimaka. In Nouakchott and Le Cinquième, avoid unlit, isolated beaches.

Avoid all travel to parts of Mauritania. British citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months and obtain an e-visa before arrival because visas on arrival are no longer available. A yellow fever certificate is required when arriving from a listed transmission risk country. Travellers should check vaccine advice and healthcare availability, including dengue and yellow fever risks.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for Mauritania.

Avoid non-essential travel to Mauritania because of terrorism, particularly against Western interests, and avoid all travel to northern and eastern areas because of banditry, kidnapping, armed rebels and prohibited military zones. Be particularly cautious near the Western Sahara and Mali borders, and avoid the Cinquième district of Nouakchott after dark.

Avoid non-essential travel to Mauritania due to security concerns, including a high risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping. Follow national and local guidance and monitor local news and social media. Take particular care by seeking local advice, avoiding night travel and inter-city journeys, avoiding travel alone, locking car doors, and varying routes and departure times.

Avoid non-essential travel to Mauritania because of the security situation. The advice applies until further notice and covers tourist and visiting trips.

Travel to Mauritania only when essential because security in the Sahel has remained poor and unstable. Avoid border zones and eastern and northern areas because landmines may be present. Tourism is generally not recommended, with Nouakchott and the Nouadhinou, Nouakchott and Rosso transport route as theoretical exceptions, although numerous road checkpoints are expected. Before departing, travellers should consult the Czech embassy in Rabat about current conditions.

Exercise increased vigilance when travelling to Mauritania. All travel east of the Fdérik, Chinguetti, Tidjikdja, Ayoun el Atrouss and Bou Steilé axis is strongly discouraged. Border zones are also strongly discouraged, except those bordering Senegal, where increased vigilance is advised. For the interior, seek advice from local authorities, travel with extra caution, and do not travel alone in the desert or at night.

Avoid unnecessary travel to Mauritania because the risk of kidnapping is high nationwide. Learn about local traditions and customs before travelling, especially during Ramadan. A visa is required for Estonian citizens, and consular assistance is available through the nearest EU member state representation.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Mauritania.

Use normal precautions in Mauritania and buy comprehensive insurance. Yellow fever transmission is a risk, so consult a doctor about vaccination, which is advised 10 days before travel. Returning to Singapore from Mauritania requires a valid yellow fever certificate; without one, travellers face six days of quarantine, and those who refuse quarantine and are not residents are denied entry. Singapore lacks diplomatic representation in Mauritania, limiting emergency consular assistance.