Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Mauritanian citizens can obtain, renew or replace a passport or national ID card at the Paris embassy's citizen reception centre. The site does not say whether people living in Australia can use it, and applications are made in person.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Mauritania in Paris (accredited to Australia from abroad; the embassy site does not mention Australia).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Mauritania.
How to apply
Attend the embassy in Paris in person by appointment (Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-14:00) with the national ID number or old document | pay by card (passport) or cash (CNI)
Documents you need
- National identification number (NNI)
- Current passport or CNI for renewals and damaged replacements
- Loss declaration for lost documents
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: passport new/renewal EUR 73.91; passport replacement EUR 96.14; CNI new/renewal EUR 3.53; CNI replacement EUR 6.86
Good to know
Page has no date. The page refers to Mauritanians resident in Europe; coverage of Australia not confirmed. Other Paris services (family book, certificate of life, laissez-passer, mortuary laissez-passer) listed on https://ambarimparis.fr/services-administratifs/ are not recorded as available to Australia residents.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Mauritania's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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