Cambodia Visa for Mauritanian Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Mauritanian passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Mauritanian nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 11:00 - Tuesday - 26 November, 2024 5 days 4 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Mauritanians who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Mauritanian citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 11:00 - Thursday - 28 November, 2024 7 days 4 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Mauritanian transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of November 2024, 4,767,634 Mauritanian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Mauritanian passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Mauritanian citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Mauritanian passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Mauritanian citizens is 2971 MRO.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 11:30 - Wednesday - 27 November, 2024 at Nouakchott local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Mauritanian passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Mauritania citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Mauritanian citizens:

  • Your Mauritania passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Mauritania

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France
(It is a 3106.9 km distance from Nouakchott with 5 hours, 10 minutes flight)
Imm. "Le Palais dHiver" 149, boulevard , Stalingrad 69100, Lyon, France

Phone
+33 4 78.93.04.81
To call the embassy from Mauritania, please dial +33

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Nouakchott: 06:21 AM, Thursday 21 November 2024
Lyon: 07:21 AM, Thursday 21 November 2024
Time Difference: Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Nouakchott

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Mauritanian citizens

There are two available methods for Mauritanian citizens and foreign passports living in Mauritania to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Mauritania? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Mauritanian passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 2971 MRO)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 11:00 AM, Mauritania local time on 26 November 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Mauritanian nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 1188 Ouguiya(MRO)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 1386 Ouguiya(MRO)

Eligible ports of entry

Mauritanian visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Nouakchott Mauritania)
Phnom Penh International Airport 12123.7 km / 7533.3 miles (20 hours, 12 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 11929.6 km / 7412.7 miles (19 hours, 52 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 12055.3 km / 7490.8 miles (20 hours, 5 minutes)
Cham Yeam 11930.8 km / 7413.5 miles (19 hours, 53 minutes)
Poipet 11795.2 km / 7329.2 miles (19 hours, 39 minutes)
Bavet 12276.5 km / 7628.2 miles (20 hours, 27 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 12114.5 km / 7527.6 miles (20 hours, 11 minutes)

Mauritania & Cambodia travel information

Mauritania Cambodia Differences
Local time 06:21 (21 November, 2024) 13:21 (21 November, 2024) Mauritania is Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Nouakchott Cambodia.
Population 4,767,634 16,937,264 12,169,630 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather sky is clear 29°C (Nouakchott) light rain 30°C (Phnom Penh) 1°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Nouakchott
  • Phnom Penh (12124.0 km / 7533.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (11930.0 km / 7413.0 miles)
Average distance is 12032 km or 7476 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Mauritania
  • Upcoming holiday is December Solstice which will occur in 4 weeks, 1 day.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 4 weeks, 1 day (Nouakchott local time)

Mauritania Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Mauritania.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 4 weeks, 1 day
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 1 month
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 1 month
St Stephen's Day Thursday, 26 December 2024 1 month
New Year's Eve Tuesday, 31 December 2024 1 month, 1 week
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 month, 1 week
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 3 months, 2 weeks
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 3 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Mauritania?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Mauritania.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Mauritanian nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Mauritanian citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 2971 MRO) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Mauritania?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 11:30 AM on 27 November 2024 (Nouakchott local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Mauritania, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.