The Embassy of Mauritania in Madrid represents Mauritania in Spain and serves Mauritanian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Piedralaves nº4, 28035 Madrid, Spain |
| Fax | +34 91 435 95 31 |
| ambarim@embajadamauritania.es | |
| Website | www.embajadamauritania.es |
| Head of Mission | Zeineb Ely Salem, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 November |
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 09:00–16:00. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at C/ Piedralaves nº4, 28035 Madrid.
- Telephone hours: 09:00–16:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Spain
The ambassador is Zeineb Ely Salem, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 21 February 2024. 11 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Mauritania also has career consular offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Three honorary consulates support Mauritanian citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Mauritanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Mauritania
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Mauritania’s national day (28 November). Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Mauritanian citizens should contact the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Mauritania in Spain
Mauritania in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Mauritania (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate General
- Cartagena – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Vitoria-Gasteiz – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Mauritania in Madrid
Where is the Mauritanian Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Piedralaves nº4, 28035 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Mauritania to Spain?
Zeineb Ely Salem, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Mauritanian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 28 November as the national day of Mauritania; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to Mauritania without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Is there a Mauritanian consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Mauritania, www.embajadamauritania.es. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the Mauritania Embassy Madrid? Your tips help other visitors.