Mauritanian citizens can apply for the Cambodia e-Visa online because there is no Cambodian embassy in Nouakchott. Tourist visa $80, business visa $90, approved in 3 business days by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivered as a QR code PDF to your inbox.
Cambodia Visa Quick Facts for Mauritanian Citizens
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Mauritanian citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Mauritanian citizens
Mauritanian passport holders need a Cambodia visa for any stay, and the electronic visa is the only practical route. Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Mauritania, so the nearest paper alternatives are the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, France, or accreditation via Dakar in the African Union network. Most travellers from Nouakchott NKC connect via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc or via Paris CDG before joining a Doha or Dubai onward leg to Phnom Penh PNH. The Cambodia online visa removes the trans-Atlantic or trans-Mediterranean courier step entirely. Approval lands in 3 business days, and the QR code PDF is accepted at every major Cambodian entry point.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
Tip for Mauritanian travellers: Tip for Mauritanian travellers: the English-language eVisa form is short and direct even if French is your administrative language — each field maps straight to your passport bio page. Apply 10 days before your Nouakchott-Casablanca departure to keep buffer time, and your card statement will show the equivalent in MRU at checkout.
From application to email
How Mauritanian Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Upload a colour passport-style photo on white background and a scan of your Mauritanian passport bio page through the English-language form.
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Pay securely
Pay the $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card. Settlement is in USD by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and your card statement will show the equivalent in MRU at checkout.
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Expert review & submit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviews Mauritanian applications and returns the approved electronic visa within 3 business days. Standard processing covers Nouakchott and Nouadhibou applicants.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Complete the separate Cambodia e-Arrival form within 7 days before your NKC departure. Save both the eVisa PDF and the e-Arrival confirmation offline, then present them at boarding and at Phnom Penh immigration.
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What you need
What Mauritanian Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Mauritanian passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Mauritanian Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Mauritanian travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends — anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Compare the two routes for Mauritanian travellers: visa on arrival is available at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville for $30-36 USD cash, but it means filling paper forms after a 16-hour multi-stop journey via Casablanca or Paris. The Cambodia online visa is $80 USD all-inclusive, locks in approval before your NKC departure, and arrives as a QR code PDF accepted at every major Cambodian entry point. With no Cambodian embassy anywhere in Mauritania, the e-Visa is the only practical pre-arrival option.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Mauritanian Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry — verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Mauritanian Citizens
Both options exist for Mauritanian travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Things to Do in Cambodia for Mauritanian Travelers
Mauritanian visitors typically split time between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, with Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm anchoring the temples leg and the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum filling the capital. The tropical climate is a significant change from the Sahara-side Mauritanian environment, and the 90-day visa validity from issue makes it comfortable to extend onto Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City inside the 30-day Type T stay window. Coastal options at Sihanoukville and Koh Rong round out a typical itinerary.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2–3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
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Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville — no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Mauritanian travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Mauritanian citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Mauritanian passport holders need a Cambodia tourist or business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is the only practical route because there is no Cambodian embassy in Nouakchott; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes Mauritanian applications fully online in 3 business days.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Mauritania?
No — Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Mauritania. The nearest Cambodian mission for paper applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, France, or in Dakar, Senegal via the African Union network. The online visa avoids any cross-border courier step.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Mauritanian citizens?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; the balance covers Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission, error-check and email delivery of the QR code visa.
How long does Cambodia eVisa processing take for Mauritanians?
Standard processing is 3 business days for Mauritanian applicants. Travellers flying from Nouakchott via Casablanca, Paris, Dubai or Doha to Phnom Penh should apply about a week before departure to give buffer time.
How long can Mauritanians stay in Cambodia on the tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist online visa permits a 30-day stay from the date of entry, with the visa valid 90 days from issue. Mauritanian travellers wanting more time at Angkor Wat can extend once inside Cambodia through a local agent.
What documents do Mauritanian citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
A Mauritanian passport valid 6 months beyond entry with at least 2 blank pages, a colour passport-style photo on white background, and a card for the $80 USD payment. No flight booking, hotel reservation or embassy interview is required.
Do Mauritanians need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes — since July 2024 the e-Arrival form is mandatory for all foreign visitors including Mauritanian passport holders. Complete it within 7 days before arrival as a separate step from the eVisa.
