🇸🇱 Sierra Leone visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens

Entry rules for Mauritania passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Mauritania can travel to Sierra Leone for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Sierra Leone, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Sierra Leone immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Mauritanian passport ranks #157 worldwide, opening 53 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Sierra Leone is one of them.

In the other direction, Sierra Leonean citizens traveling to Mauritania face a different rule: visa on arrival.

Across Western Africa as a whole, 12 of 15 destinations are open to Mauritanian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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