I-Visits in
jail :
If a Mauritanian citizen is arrested,
s/he should ask the autorities to notify the
Mauritanian Consul who may contact family and
friends on his/her behalf, and provide a list
of attorneys. The Consul is not in a position to facilitate
release of the Mauritanian citizen who is subject to the
laws of this country.
II-Medical Assistance
:
If a Mauritanian is sick or injured,
s/he may contact the consular section for a
list of local specialists. The Mauritanian citizen
is responsible for the cost of the medical
care needed. Upon request, the consular office may inform
family and friends of the sick or injured citizen.
III-Arrangement
in case of death :
In the event that a Mauritanian
citizen should die in the area served by the
Embassy of the United States, the consular
section will notify the family in Mauritania and provide
them options and costs for mortuary services and return
of the body.
Expenses are to be paid by the family.
IV-Help in emergency
In
the event that your family needs to reach you because of
an emergency at home or because they are worried about
your welfare, they should call the embassy at (202)
232-5700. The Embassy will reply to the message.
Consular
officers will try to locate you, pass on urgent messages,
and, consistent with the privacy act, report back to
your family.
In order to allow the consular section to
better help and serve you, please register
with the embassy as soon as you arrive in the
country.
V-Legalization
of Documents
VI-Registration
of births, deaths, marriages, etc.
Demande D'Acte de Naissance
Demande D'Acte de Mariage
Demande D'Acte de Divorce
Demande D'Acte de Décés
