Living in Mauritania

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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  1. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  2. Living in Mauritania

    Information for British citizens moving to or living in Mauritania, including guidance on security, healthcare and driving.

  3. Mauritania travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Mauritania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  4. Mauritania: lawyers

    List of English-speaking lawyers and notaries for British nationals in Mauritania.

  5. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  6. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  7. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.