Access
Visa free
FStay 15 days
Policy · IranPassport Atlas
Mauritania passport to Iran
Yes — Mauritania passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 15 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Iran lets 188 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, Iran passports get “eVisa” in Mauritania.
Nearby passports travelling to Iran
Open to Mauritania passports near Iran
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MauritaniaIran- Typical duration
- 10.9 hours
- From
- NKC · NDB · OUZ
- To
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
Usual hubs
France · 12.4 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.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
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
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+98
Airports
IKA · MHD · SYZ · AWZ
Highlights
- Persepolis
- Susa
- Damavand
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Mauritania · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Mauritania passport need a visa for Iran?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 15 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 15 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Iran typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Iran mission.
What about a Iran passport entering Mauritania?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.