Mauritania - Consulate of France in Rosso

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


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Rosso !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Mauritania besides Rosso.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Rosso 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 Rosso

French Consulate in Nouadhibou, Mauritania Nouadhibou Mauritania
Email: - 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 Rosso

Most consulates in Rosso need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Rosso 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 Rosso 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 Rosso please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.