Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Mauritania
Capital City
Nouakchott
Language
Arabic
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya
Region
Africa
Landlocked
No
Mauritania Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Mauritania Passport is currently ranked Number 179 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 41.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Mauritania’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Mauritania 50% in total score
For the Mauritania Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Mauritania a Travel Score of 65 which means that Mauritania passport holders can enter a total of 65 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Mauritania 20% in total score
For the Mauritania Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Mauritania a Taxation Score of 20, meaning that Mauritania allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Mauritania Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Mauritania a Perception Score of 20, meaning that Mauritania citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Mauritania Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Mauritania a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Mauritania citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Mauritania Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Mauritania a Freedom Score of 20, meaning that Mauritania citizens have low freedom.
