The Embassy of Mauritania in Geneva is the official point of contact for relations between Mauritania and Switzerland, including services for Mauritanian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 906 18 40 |
| Fax | +41 22 906 18 41 |
| ambarimgeneve@diplomatie.gov.mr | |
| Head of Mission | Aicha Vall Verges, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Public hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 18:00.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
About the Mauritanian Embassy in Geneva
Ambassador Aicha Vall Verges has headed the embassy since May 2025. Mauritania’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Mauritanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Travelling from Switzerland to Mauritania
Swiss travellers should ask the Mauritanian embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. Important: the FDFA advises against travel to certain regions of Mauritania. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Mauritanian national holiday (28 November). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Mauritanian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 906 18 40. Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. Swiss citizens who need help in Mauritania can call the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Mauritania and Switzerland
Mauritania in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Mauritania (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Mauritania in Geneva
What is the address of the Mauritanian Embassy in Switzerland?
At Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva.
What are the opening hours of the Mauritanian Embassy in Geneva?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 18:00.
Who heads the Mauritanian Embassy in Geneva?
Aicha Vall Verges, in office since May 2025.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Mauritania?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Mauritania; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Mauritania. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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