Portugal's Diplomatic Representation in Mauritania

Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is exclusively reserved for individuals who have applied for a visa. The only exceptions to this policy are as follows:

Minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It cannot be a staff member of the visa application center.

Elderly, disabled, or mobility-impaired applicants requiring assistance to submit their application. Applicants in the aforementioned categories should inform the security personnel upon arrival at the Visa Application Center.

Mobile phones are allowed in the visa application center. However, they must be in silent mode or on vibrate. Silent mode or vibrate must be activated before entering the visa application center. Devices that do not have silent mode or vibrate are not tolerated in the visa application center.

Taking photos, videos, or audio recordings is prohibited in all circumstances. Mobile phones must be put away when speaking with our staff.

Only one cabin suitcase (45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm) per applicant will be allowed at the Visa Application Centre. Larger bags will not be accepted at the visa application centre and must be stored elsewhere.

For security reasons, the following items are not allowed inside the visa application center.

All electronic devices or those operating with a battery, such as cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, CDs, MP3 players, floppy disks, laptops, hard disk drives, USB keys, spy devices, audio recorders, or any other device that may disrupt the proper functioning of the center.

Sealed envelopes or packages.

Any flammable item, such as matches/lighters/e-cigarettes/fuel.

Any sharp object, such as scissors, pocket knives, or nail files.

Weapons and all types of explosive devices or materials.

Other items may be prohibited, at the sole discretion of security personnel.

Note: The visa application center is not able to store prohibited items. Applicants will need to take the necessary steps to store such objects before entering the visa application center.

All visa application centers are under 24-hour video surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purpose of preventing and detecting criminal activities and ensuring public safety.

For safety and security reasons, we reserve the right to randomly search the bags of applicants and visitors.

Our team is authorized to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive remarks or behaviors towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is exclusively reserved for individuals who have applied for a visa. The only exceptions to this policy are as follows:

Minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It cannot be a staff member of the visa application center.

Elderly, disabled, or mobility-impaired applicants requiring assistance to submit their application. Applicants falling under the aforementioned categories should inform the security personnel upon arrival at the Visa Application Centre.

Mobile phones are allowed in the visa application center. However, they must be set to silent mode or vibrate. The silent mode or vibrate must be activated before entering the visa application center. Devices that do not have a silent mode or vibrate are not tolerated in the visa application center.

Taking photos, videos, or audio recordings is prohibited in all circumstances. Mobile phones must be put away when speaking with our staff.

Only one carry-on suitcase (45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm) per applicant will be allowed at the Visa Application Centre. Larger luggage will not be accepted at the visa application centre and must be stored elsewhere.

For security reasons, the following items are not allowed inside the visa application center.

All electronic devices or those powered by a battery, such as cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, CDs, MP3 players, floppy disks, laptops, hard disk players, USB drives, spy devices, audio recorders or any other device that may disrupt the proper functioning of the center.

Sealed envelopes or packages.

Any flammable item, such as matchboxes/lighters/e-cigarettes/fuels.

Any sharp object, such as scissors, pocket knives or nail files.

Weapons and any explosive device or material of any kind.

Other items may be prohibited, at the sole discretion of security personnel.

Note: The visa application center is not able to store prohibited items. Applicants will need to make arrangements to store such objects before entering the visa application center.

All visa application centers are placed under 24/7 video surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purpose of preventing and detecting criminal activities and ensuring public safety.

For safety and security reasons, we reserve the right to randomly search the bags of applicants and visitors.

Our team is authorized to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive remarks or behaviors towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.