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Policy · Burkina FasoPassport Atlas
Mauritania passport to Burkina Faso
Yes — Mauritania passport holders can visit Burkina Faso 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
- Burkina Faso lets 19 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Mauritania is one of them.
- Mauritania passports get “Visa free” at 26 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Burkina Faso passports get “eVisa” in Mauritania.
Nearby passports travelling to Burkina Faso
Open to Mauritania passports near Burkina Faso
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MauritaniaBurkina Faso- Typical duration
- 4.8 hours
- From
- NKC · NDB · OUZ
- To
- OUA · BOY
Usual hubs
France · 12.3 hours
Morocco · 7.9 hours
Senegal · 5.4 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.
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.
Burkina Faso
Country profile
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24.1 million
Area
274,200 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
739,820 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Mossi53.7%
- other12.8%
- Fulani6.8%
- Gurunsi5.9%
- Bissa5.4%
- Gurma5.2%
- Other9.4%
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
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+226
Airports
OUA · BOY
Highlights
- Ruins of Loropéni
- Grand Marché
- Banfora Cascades
Mauritania · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Mauritania passport need a visa for Burkina Faso?
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?
Burkina Faso typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Burkina Faso mission.
What about a Burkina Faso passport entering Mauritania?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.