Mauritania - Consulate of France in Nouadhibou |
You are a Mauritanian citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Nouadhibou situated in Mauritania. A consulate in Nouadhibou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Nouadhibou and Mauritania in the relationships with the government of France.
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 France in Mauritania besides Nouadhibou
French Consulate in Nouadhibou, Mauritania Nouadhibou MauritaniaEmail: - Tel: (+222) 574 58 71 - Website:
Or the embassy of France in Mauritania
French Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Rue Ahmed Ould MHamed
BP 231
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Email: - Tel: (+222) 529 96 99
- Website: www.france-mauritanie.mr
Consulate Appointment in Nouadhibou
Most consulates in Nouadhibou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France 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 France.
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.