Canadian representation in Mauritania
Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott
Contact details, appointment information and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott
The Consulate of Canada is located opposite the French Embassy in Nouakchott.
Opposite the French Embassy
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Current service status: General office appointments are published for weekdays, but the separate consular-service schedule currently shows no regular in-person consular hours. Contact the office before visiting for a consular matter.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott?
The Consulate is located at Plot M, No. 38, opposite the French Embassy in Nouakchott.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott
The Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott provides a local consular presence for Canadians visiting or living in Mauritania.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for Mauritania is provided through the Embassy of Canada in Rabat, Morocco.
The Honorary Consul in Nouakchott assists with consular affairs, while broader diplomatic and full-service consular support is available through Canada’s regional mission network.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott
The Government of Canada lists both consular services and general enquiries for the Nouakchott office.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Mauritania can contact the Nouakchott office for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport pre-screening
Canadian passport applications from Mauritania can be presented to the Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott for pre-screening by appointment before further processing.
General enquiries
The office provides general information to Canadians during its published weekday appointment hours.
Regional support
The Embassy of Canada in Rabat provides Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for Mauritania.
Passport processing support
Passport procedures for applicants in Mauritania are coordinated through Canada’s regional consular network, including the Embassy of Canada in Dakar.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott
General office appointments
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
The current official consular-service schedule lists Monday through Sunday as closed.
Contact the office directly before travelling for a consular service.
Important: The published general office hours should not be interpreted as guaranteed in-person consular-service hours. Confirm your appointment and service before visiting.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Mauritania
Canadian passport applicants in Mauritania can use the Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott for application pre-screening by appointment.
Pre-screening in Nouakchott
Book an appointment with the Honorary Consulate to present your completed passport application for pre-screening.
Further processing
After pre-screening, follow the instructions provided by the Canadian consular authorities for submission and processing of the application.
Before presenting documents: Contact nouakchott@international.gc.ca or call +222 45 29 26 97 to confirm the current passport pre-screening procedure and appointment arrangements.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott
Confirm the appointment
The office publishes weekday appointment hours, but regular consular-service hours are currently listed as closed. Confirm your visit directly with the Consulate.
Prepare passport documents
If you need passport assistance, prepare the complete application before arranging the pre-screening appointment.
Use regional support when required
Canada’s Embassy in Rabat provides broader diplomatic representation, while other regional Canadian missions may assist with specialized consular procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Mauritania?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Plot M, No. 38, opposite the French Embassy in Nouakchott.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Nouakchott an honorary post?
Yes. Canada-Mauritania relations information confirms that Canada is represented by an Honorary Consul in Nouakchott who assists with consular affairs.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +222 45 29 26 97.
What is the email address?
The published email address is nouakchott@international.gc.ca.
What are the office hours?
General office appointments are published Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The separate consular-service schedule currently lists all days as closed, so confirm your service before visiting.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Nouakchott?
Canadian passport applicants in Mauritania can book an appointment at the Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott to present their application for pre-screening.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Mauritania?
The Embassy of Canada in Rabat, Morocco, provides Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for Mauritania.
Is emergency Canadian consular assistance available?
Yes. Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.