Do not cut corners with your Mauritania insurance before travelling to this northwest African country. There is a high risk of terrorist attacks and kidnap, especially to foreign nationals. Anyone who plans to visit or work is advised to travel with appropriate Mauritania insurance that covers life, personal accident, health and property, with provision for terrorism included.

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Latest Advice from the FCO

Latest Advice from the FCO

  • There is a high threat of terrorism
  • The FCO advice is against ALL travel to the provinces of Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Tagant, Hodh el Chargui, Dakhlet-Nouadhibou and Inchiri (including the road from the port of Nouadhibou to Nouakchott)
  • The FCO advice is against ALL BUT ESSENTIAL travel to the rest of the country

Latest FCO Advice

MAURITANIA INSURANCE – ENSURING THE RIGHT COVER

You need to choose the right Mauritania insurance if you want effective protection for yourself, your employees, or your business interests. At Bellwood Prestbury, we offer specialised expertise in the insurance of high-risk areas, situations and occupations, including:

  • Specialist insurance – cover can include war, terrorism and kidnap provision, liability cover and protection for personnel, property, services, or cargoes in Mauritania or in transit to and from Mauritania Global life and accident insurance – provides a lump sum in the event of a death, or compensation for injury due to accident or violence
  • Medical emergency evacuation insurance – international health insurance in Mauritania is vital, with provision for emergency medical evacuation
  • Kidnap insurance – providing cover and essential support if you are taken hostage in Mauritania

POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN VISITING MAURITANIA

With its endless desert dunes, rock formations and oceanic coastlines, Mauritania must certainly be one of the world’s most spectacular countries – but it is not a safe place for foreign nationals. There is a high threat of terrorism by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQ-M), and of kidnapping by criminal gangs acting on their behalf. Specialist Mauritania insurance with terrorism cover is absolutely essential for anyone going to visit or work there.

Public unrest is a strong possibility and foreigners should avoid crowds and demonstrations, generally keeping a low profile. Crime levels are moderate, but increasing, with reports of carjacking, robbery and assault of foreigners on the rise.

Medical facilities are very limited, and outside Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, poor communications makes dealing with any emergency even more difficult. This, combined with the high risk of injury and disease makes comprehensive health insurance in Mauritania – including cover for emergency evacuation and repatriation – an urgent priority.

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Bellwood Prestbury is a specialist in providing health, liability, kidnap and life insurance in Mauritania. With clients ranging from complex businesses and large NGOs to charity workers and private individuals, we can offer an in-depth understanding of your Mauritania insurance requirements and provide the expertise you need. Call us now:

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