Sri Lanka
Mauritania
Mauritania visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mauritania visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mauritania visa?
Mauritania electronic entry visa (eVisa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days
- Processing time
- After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online
Apply on ANRPTS – Agence Nationale du Registre des Populations et des Titres Sécurisés
Mauritania’s official site for the e-Visa is anrpts.gov.mr. Processing time, as Mauritania states it: After review and approval by the competent authorities; status can be tracked online. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Packages of 30, 90 or 360 days.
Where to apply in Sri Lanka
Mauritania has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
MauritaniaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Mauritania
Travel advice for Mauritania
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka to Mauritania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Mauritania at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Mauritania (updated 19 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Mauritania (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Mauritania
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mauritania.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mauritania is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mauritania’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Senegal, Algeria and Mali require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mauritanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Mauritanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Mauritania?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Mauritania for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mauritania in Sri Lanka?
No. Mauritania has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Mauritanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Mauritania visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Mauritania.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.