Residence in Mauritania: permits and requirements
Living legally in Mauritania is possible through 3 permit types: work. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Employment residence card (Carte de séjour)
Residence type #1 of 3
Residence card for foreigners with a local contract; applied for after entry, with a work permit, before the ANRPTS (Civil Registry and Insurance Titles Agency).
Requirements
- Work Permit and visaed contract with a Mauritanian employer
- Entry with visa and biometric registration at the border
- Local medical certificate and proof of address
- Filing of the application at the Centre d'Accueil des Citoyens
- Justification of residence/activity as required by the portal file
Documentation
- Passport with visa and approved contract
- Work Permit and medical certificate
- Photos and ANRPTS fees
- Passport
- Visa
- Proofs of domicile and activity
- Payment of fees per the form
Frequently asked questions about residence in Mauritania
How many types of residence permits are there in Mauritania?
Mauritania offers 3 residence permit types, grouped into the category work. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Mauritania last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1-3 years (renewable); Up to 2 years renewable (Class B work permit); Up to 4 years (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Mauritania be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Mauritania (3 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Mauritania?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Passport; Visado; Tasas. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Mauritania lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization pathway, which requires 5 years’ habitual residence (Code 1961-112, art. 18). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Mauritania.
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