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Embassy of Spain in Nouakchott, Mauritania

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Embassy of Spain in Nouakchott, Mauritania, located at Rue Mamadou Konate S/N. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Spain, or find information about the address, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Rue Mamadou Konate S/N
    BP 232
    Nouakchott
    Mauritania

  • Telephone

    (+222) 45 29 86 50, (+222) 45 25 20 80, (+222) 45 25 25 79

  • Fax

    (+222) 45 25 40 88

  • Email

    [email protected]
    Visas: [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    (🟢 Open now)
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

    Status Update: Closes at 3:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Nouakchott: 2:24 PM, Friday May 16, 2025

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Spain 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.

  • Africa Day: May 25 Flag of Mauritania
  • Eid ul-Adha: June 07 Flag of Mauritania
  • Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day: June 27 Flag of Mauritania
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Spain

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Consular registration
  • Certificates of existence
  • Certificate of residency
  • Renewals of the national identity card (DNI)
  • Cancellations of consular registration certificates

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Mauritanian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Spain.

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.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Spain without a visa. The most common types of Spain visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Spain transit visa
    • Tourist/Visitor visa
    • Business visa
    • Cultural visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Student visa
    • Work visa
    • Au Pair visa
    • Golden visa
    • Entrepreneur visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Miriam Álvarez de la Rosa Rodríguez, Ambassador

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Spanish Passports

A Spanish passport is an essential travel document that grants Spanish citizens the right to travel internationally and confirms their identity and nationality. As a European Union (EU) member, Spain provides its passport holders with extensive visa-free travel benefits, along with access to consular protection and EU residency rights. Learn more about Spanish passports, including their types, features, and application process, by visiting the Spanish Passports Guide.

Consular Assistance

Spanish diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to citizens of Spain who are traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Spanish citizens in legal trouble.

Notarial Services

Spanish diplomatic missions provide notarial services for various documents, including authentication, certification, and legalization.

Visa Services

Embassies and consulates of Spain handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Spain for various purposes, such as tourism, work, study, business, or family visits.

Schengen Visa

Some nationalities need visas to visit the Schengen area. If you need a visa and visit multiple countries in the Schengen area, you must have to apply to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the country where you want to spend the longest time. If your main destination is Spain you will have to apply for a visa in person at the Spanish embassy or consulate. The visa allows travelers to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in 180 days.

Schengen Area

Following Twenty-six countries belong to the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Mauritania

Besides Embassy of Spain in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Spain also has 1 representation in the following city of Mauritania:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Spain in Mauritania

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Spain in neighboring countries or regions of Mauritania.

Mauritania in Spain

Mauritania has 4 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 14 October 2024 at 11:30 PM (EST).

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