Nigeria - Consulate of Mauritania in Kano

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Mauritania in Kano !

However, Mauritania could have more than one consulate in Nigeria besides Kano.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Kano 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 Mauritania in Nigeria besides Kano

Or the embassy of Mauritania in Nigeria

(There is no embassy of Mauritania located in Nigeria)

Consulate Appointment in Kano

Most consulates in Kano need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Mauritania in Kano 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 Kano 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 Nigeria or Mauritania.

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