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British Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania

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British Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania, located at Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Ilot M 17, Tevragh Zeina
    BP 2617
    Nouakchott
    Mauritania

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the Mission

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Nouakchott: 9:18 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the British Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day: June 17 Flag of Mauritania
  • The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: August 26 Flag of Mauritania
  • Independence Day: November 28 Flag of Mauritania
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of United Kingdom

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the British Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Mauritanian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Head of Mission

Guy Harrison, Ambassador

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This page was last edited on 16 April 2026 at 04:54 AM (EST).

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