Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · MauritaniaPassport Atlas
Libya passport to Mauritania
Yes — Libya passport holders can visit Mauritania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Mauritania lets 9 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Libya is one of them.
- Libya passports get “Visa free” at 14 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Mauritania passports get “eVisa” in Libya.
Nearby passports travelling to Mauritania
Open to Libya passports near Mauritania
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
LibyaMauritania- Typical duration
- 7.5 hours
- From
- BEN · MRA · LAQ
- To
- NKC · NDB · OUZ
Usual hubs
Morocco · 8.1 hours
Tunisia · 8 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Libya
Country profile
Capital
Tripoli
Population
7.5 million
Area
1,759,540 km²
Currency
Libyan dinar LYD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
897,751 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups
- Amazigh and Arab97%
- other3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Mauritania
Country profile
Capital
Nouakchott
Population
4.9 million
Area
1,030,700 km²
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya MRU
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
195,937 · 2024
Migrant share
3.8%
Ethnic groups
- Black Moors40%
- White Moors30%
- Sub-Saharan Mauritanians30%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+222
Airports
NKC · NDB · OUZ · ATR
Highlights
- Chinguetti
- Adrar
- Banc d'Arguin
Libya · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Libya passport need a visa for Mauritania?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Mauritania typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Mauritania mission.
What about a Mauritania passport entering Libya?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.