Mauritania - Apply for Emergency Travel Document

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Emergency Travel Document, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs link
2. Make an appointment or visit the embassy or consulate in person to submit your application. Ensure that you bring all the required documents and any additional fees that may be applicable.
3. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Written request
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Police report (in case of theft)
• Travel itinerary
• Passport-sized photos
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry for ForeignAffair Mauritania
Address: 4266+R9F, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Location link

Eligibility

The following are eligible to apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) in Mauritania:

• Mauritian citizens who have lost their passport or had it stolen
• Mauritian citizens who need to travel urgently for a medical emergency or other unforeseen circumstances
• Foreign nationals who are in Mauritania and have lost their passport or had it stolen
• Foreign nationals who are in Mauritania and need to travel urgently for a medical emergency or other unforeseen circumstances

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• An Emergency Travel Document (ETD) is a temporary travel document issued by a country's embassy or consulate to its citizens who are abroad and are unable to obtain a regular passport.
• The ETD is typically issued in urgent situations when a traveller’s passport is lost, stolen, expired, or otherwise inaccessible, and they need to travel back to their home country or another destination.

Information which might help

• In the case of Mauritania, an Emergency Travel Document would be issued by the embassy or consulate of the traveller’s home country located in Mauritania.
• The specific requirements and procedures for obtaining an ETD may vary depending on the country issuing it, so it is essential to contact the respective embassy or consulate for accurate information.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Typically, to apply for an Emergency Travel Document, you will need to provide proof of your identity, such as a copy of your previous passport or any other identification documents.
• You may also need to provide evidence of your travel plans, such as flight tickets or a booking confirmation. Additionally, a police report may be required if your passport was lost or stolen.