Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor Mauritania passport holders
Mauritanian citizens must apply for a Schengen C-type short-stay visa to enter the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a founding Schengen member and processes applications through its embassies and VFS Global centers. The visa covers all Schengen states.
Mauritania passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
Apply at the Dutch Embassy (check representation arrangements for Mauritania) or a VFS Global center. Documents include a valid passport, Schengen application form, biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum, confirmed round-trip flights, hotel bookings, bank statements, and proof of employment or financial means. The fee is EUR 80.
Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Mauritania to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands does not grant visa-free access to Mauritanian passport holders. The standard short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Dutch embassy in Dakar, Senegal, may handle applications for Mauritanian citizens in the absence of a Dutch embassy in Nouakchott.
How to Get There
KLM operates extensive international routes from Amsterdam Schiphol. Connections from Mauritania are available via Casablanca or Paris. Schiphol is a major transit hub; transit within Schengen does not require an additional visa.
Money & Banking
The Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Cards are accepted nearly everywhere including public transport (with OV-chipkaart or contactless). Cash is still accepted but the country is moving toward cashless transactions.
Practical Tips
1. Amsterdam is a highly popular destination; book accommodation well in advance.
2. Check whether the Dutch Embassy in Dakar handles applications for Mauritanian citizens.
3. Travel insurance covering the entire Schengen period is mandatory.
4. The Netherlands is a good base for exploring Belgium and Germany on the same visa.
5. Show at least EUR 50 per day in available funds.