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title: Mauritania visa for citizens of Sri Lanka
description: "Citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $55. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Mauritania visa for citizens of Sri Lanka

Citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.anf.mauritania.gov.mr/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $55
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or proof of sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Mauritania eVisa portal** — Register at https://www.anf.mauritania.gov.mr/ with a valid email address
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport bio-data page, photo, flight itinerary, hotel reservation, and vaccination certificate
4. **Pay the eVisa fee online** — Pay USD 55 via credit/debit card or other accepted methods
5. **Receive eVisa by email** — Processing takes 3-7 business days; visa is sent as a PDF
6. **Print the eVisa and present on arrival** — Carry a printed copy along with your passport to show at Mauritania border control

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio-data page** (Travel): Scanned, valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Passport-style photograph** (Supporting): Recent, white background, digital format
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Shows entry and exit from Mauritania
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for entire stay
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show sufficient funds
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic country
- **Valid passport** (Travel): Original for entry, not uploaded

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement (last 3 months)

Sufficient funds to cover stay; amount not specified

## Good to know

- eVisa is valid for single entry only; exit and re-entry require a new visa.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic area.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or incomplete application form** — Double-check all fields for accuracy and completeness before submitting
- **Unclear or incorrect document uploads** — Ensure all uploaded images are clear, in color, and meet the specified format and size requirements
- **Missing required vaccinations** — Obtain yellow fever vaccine if traveling from or through an endemic country and upload the certificate
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Mauritania

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa for Mauritania?

Citizens of Sri Lanka need a visa for Mauritania and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Sri Lanka stay in Mauritania?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Mauritania visa cost for citizens of Sri Lanka?

Government fee: $55.

### How long does Mauritania visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

### What documents do citizens of Sri Lanka need for Mauritania?

Passport bio-data page; Passport-style photograph; Round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Valid passport; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Mauritania?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.anf.mauritania.gov.mr/

## Sources

- [anf.mauritania.gov.mr](https://www.anf.mauritania.gov.mr/)

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