Mauritania - Consulate of Canada in Nouadhibou

You are a Mauritanian citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in Nouadhibou situated in Mauritania. A consulate in Nouadhibou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of Nouadhibou and Mauritania in the relationships with the government of Canada.


Sorry there is no consulate of Canada in Nouadhibou !

However, Canada could have more than one consulate in Mauritania besides Nouadhibou.

When Canada has more consulates located in Mauritania ouside of Nouadhibou you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Canada in Mauritania of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Nouadhibou are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Canada in Mauritania besides Nouadhibou

Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott, Mauritania Abass Commercial centre Ave. Charles de Gaulle, Ilot Nouakchott Mauritania
Email: j.taya@mr.refer.org - Tel: (+222) 529 26 97 (+222) 529 26 98 - Website:

Or the embassy of Canada in Mauritania

(There is no embassy of Canada located in Mauritania)

Consulate Appointment in Nouadhibou

Most consulates in Nouadhibou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in Nouadhibou first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Nouadhibou do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Mauritania or Canada.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Nouadhibou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.