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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Mauritania.
Upon departure, bank receipts must be shown for all exchange transactions.
Euros are preferred when using foreign currency to exchange for local currency (especially outside the cities).
The declaration form must be kept until final departure.
Severe penalties for violations of currency laws.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Reconversion of Ouguiyas difficult.
Time difference with Switzerland
- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time
Capital
Nouakchott
National language
Official language
French and Arabic
Voltage
220 volt
Opening hours
Banks
8.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Thu)
Stores
8.00 - 12.00 h and 14.30 - 19.00 h (Sat - Thu)
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 3 months or more with visa and return or onward travel ticket.
Other information
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of malaria in certain areas.
Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Nouakchott, Ilot C Lot 454
Tel. +222 45 24 28 66
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