Mauritanian honorary consular representation in Canada
Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Edmonton
The Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Edmonton provides local guidance, information and support for contacts between Mauritania and Western Canada.
Contact details
Contact the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Edmonton
The honorary consular post is headed by Dr. Ized-Din (Dean) Sanduga and represents the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Western Canada.
Edmonton, AB T5X 2E4
Canada
Friday to Sunday: Closed
Appointments: The Honorary Consulate currently receives visitors by appointment from Monday to Thursday. Contact the post before travelling.
Consulate location
Where is the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Edmonton?
The Honorary Consulate is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
The latest detailed Global Affairs Canada diplomatic and consular listing used for the street address gives 16508 – 100 Street, Edmonton, AB T5X 2E4, Canada.
Before travelling: The current consulate website confirms Edmonton as the location but does not display the complete street address on its public contact section. Confirm the location when arranging your appointment.
About the post
About the Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Edmonton
The Honorary Consulate in Edmonton is part of Mauritania’s representation in Canada and provides a local point of contact for Western Canada.
The post is headed by Dr. Ized-Din (Dean) Sanduga, who is identified by the Consulate as Honorary Consul of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Global Affairs Canada also confirms that Mauritania maintains honorary consular representation in Edmonton and Montreal.
The Edmonton post focuses particularly on information, business relations and facilitating contacts between Mauritania and its area of responsibility in Canada.
Local assistance
Consular Assistance
The Honorary Consulate provides information and facilitates contacts relating to Mauritania, but its authority is more limited than that of a career embassy or consulate.
General information
The Honorary Consulate provides information about Mauritania, including general, commercial, tourism and cultural matters.
Business enquiries
The post assists businesses seeking information about commercial opportunities and business contacts involving Mauritania and Western Canada.
Local guidance
The Honorary Consulate can answer enquiries and help direct individuals and organizations to the appropriate Mauritanian authority where necessary.
Important service limitation: The Edmonton Honorary Consulate expressly states that it is not authorized to issue Mauritanian visas or passports or to authenticate documents.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
The Consulate’s current official website lists visits from Monday to Thursday as being by appointment.
Monday to Thursday
The Honorary Consulate receives visitors by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday
The Consulate currently lists Friday as closed.
Weekends
Saturday and Sunday are also listed as closed.
Confirm before travelling: Contact the Honorary Consulate in advance to arrange your visit and confirm that your enquiry can be handled by the Edmonton post.
Consular district
Jurisdiction
The Honorary Consulate’s official website identifies four western Canadian provinces within its area of responsibility.
Alberta
The Edmonton Honorary Consulate represents Mauritanian honorary consular interests in Alberta.
British Columbia
British Columbia is included within the published jurisdiction of the Edmonton honorary consular post.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Consulate also lists Manitoba and Saskatchewan as part of its Western Canadian jurisdiction.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling so you know whether the post can assist with your enquiry.
Arrange an appointment
Visits from Monday to Thursday are by appointment, so contact the Consulate before attending.
Explain your request
Describe the assistance you require in advance so the Honorary Consulate can advise whether it can help directly or refer you elsewhere.
Do not send formal applications without guidance
The Edmonton post does not issue visas or passports and does not authenticate documents. Check the appropriate Mauritanian authority before sending original documents.
Frequently asked questions
Mauritanian Honorary Consulate Edmonton FAQ
Is there a Mauritanian Honorary Consulate in Edmonton?
Yes. Mauritania maintains an active honorary consular post in Edmonton, Alberta.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Mauritania in Edmonton?
Dr. Ized-Din (Dean) Sanduga is currently identified by the Consulate as Honorary Consul.
What is the telephone number?
The current published telephone number is +1 780 907 2432.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The current Consulate website lists Monday through Thursday as available by appointment. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Which provinces are covered by the Edmonton Honorary Consulate?
The published jurisdiction includes Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Can the Edmonton Honorary Consulate issue a Mauritanian visa?
No. The Honorary Consulate expressly states that it is not authorized to issue visas for travel to Mauritania.
Can I apply for a Mauritanian passport in Edmonton?
No. The Honorary Consulate states that it is not authorized to issue Mauritanian passports.
Can the Honorary Consulate authenticate documents?
No. The Edmonton Honorary Consulate states that it is not authorized to authenticate documents.
What kind of assistance does the Honorary Consulate provide?
The post provides general, commercial, tourism and cultural information, assists with business enquiries and helps facilitate contacts involving Mauritania and Western Canada.
Official information
Sources
Official consular and Canadian government sources used to verify the honorary consul, jurisdiction, contact information, appointment arrangements and service limitations.