WP-B — Work Permit Class B

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

4 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Issued for foreign expatriates with specialized skills or professions for a maximum duration of four years.

Work Permit Class B is designed for foreign professionals possessing specialized skills that are currently unavailable within the Mauritanian labor market. The permit is strictly tied to a sponsoring employer and requires a formal labor market justification. It serves as the primary vehicle for long-term expatriate employment in the country.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	4 years
Extension increments	4 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Possession of specialized skills not available in the local Mauritanian labor market

Valid job offer from a registered Mauritanian entity

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employment contract

Proof of specialized skills

Employer registration documents

Passport and identification

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows for long-term professional engagement
Path to residency status

Worth Knowing

High administrative complexity
Lack of transparent fee schedules
Requires local sponsorship
Availability of local labor for the specific role
Lack of a registered Mauritanian sponsor

Application Process

Labor market test/justification by employer

Submission of application to the Ministry of Labor

Approval

Application for residence card with the Directorate General of National Security

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