Mauritanian Visa is not required for Sierra Leoneans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Sierra Leoneans travelling to Mauritania can obtain a 90-day visa on arrival.
- Visas on arrival are available at the Nouackchott- Oumtounsy International Airport, Mauritania.
- Visa costs 55 EUR/ 60 USD.
- Visitors are to possess an original passport valid for at least 6 months upon entry into Mauritania.
- Visitors are to also possess 2 completed visa application forms and 4 passport photographs.
- Confirmation of hotel bookings or letter from a Mauritanian host is required.
- Proof of travel allowance (sufficient to cover the entire stay in Mauritania) and employment is required.
- Visitors are also required to possess an onward or return ticket.
- Business visitors are required to tender a letter of invitation from the host company.
- Visitors are required to get an original certificate showing proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- There are no restrictions on foreign currencies on entry.
- No airport tax is levied on visitors upon embarkation at the airport.
- Arabic is the official language in Mauritania.
- Mauritanians drive on the right hand side of the road.
- Mauritania recognizes Islam as the sole religion of its citizens and religious freedom is restricted.
- Attempts to convert citizens from their religion is illegal and may lead to deportation, arrest or prosecution.
- Importation of alcoholic drinks and pork products is prohibited.
- The country adopts the use of the Mauritanian Ouguiya as its official currency.
- In Mauritania, the power plugs and sockets are type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Internet speed in Mauritania is averaged at 3.47 Mbps for downloads and 2.12 Mbps which is low.
- About two-third of the country has the Saharan climate, with daytime temperatures exceeding 38 degree Celsius in most areas for over 6 months of the year, however the nights are cool.
- Homosexuality is a punishable offence in Mauritania and drug laws are severe.
- Ignoring people who greet you is considered rude. Visitors are advised to reply greetings and greet people they meet in a shop or store upon entry.
- Sale and consumption of alcohol in Mauritania is illegal.
- The traditional dishes in Mauritania are influenced by a blend of Arab and African culinary practices. They include chebu jen, yassa poulet and rice with vegetables. Mint tea is widely drunk.
- There are no public buses in Mauritania, however there are bush taxis, private taxi companies and train services (Only available in North Mauritania).