Mauritania to Sierra Leone visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for $25 USD (AU nationals rate). eVisa also available at www.evisa.sl.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Sierra Leone for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for $25 USD (AU nationals rate). eVisa also available at www.evisa.sl.
Typical stay guidance: Typically 30-90 days (confirmed at entry).
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Visa on arrival fee: $25 USD for AU nationals. eVisa also available for convenience.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Sierra Leone.
Entry requirements
- Visa on arrival available at $25 USD for African Union nationals.
- eVisa also available at www.evisa.sl.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required.
- You must provide proof of accommodation or letter from local host, sufficient funds, and return or onward ticket.
Stay
Typically 30-90 days (confirmed at entry).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Visa on arrival fee: $25 USD for AU nationals. eVisa also available for convenience.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Sierra Leone)
- 1
Confirm Mauritania passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Sierra Leone
- Proof of funds: Proof of sufficient funds required.
- Onward travel: Return or onward ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Sierra Leone. Mauritanian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for $25 USD (AU nationals rate). eVisa also available at www.evisa.sl.
How long can I stay in Sierra Leone on a Mauritania passport?
Typically 30-90 days (confirmed at entry).
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Sierra Leone?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Sierra Leone entry rules officially?
Start with: Sierra Leone Immigration Department; Sierra Leone Immigration — Landing Visa; Sierra Leone Immigration — Entry Visa. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
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Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.