Sierra Leone Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports

To enter Sierra Leone, a passport valid for six months from the date of visa application is required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Visas for Sierra Leone are required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Citizens from the following countries can visit Sierra Leone without a visa and can stay for up to 90 days: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo.

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia.

Nationals not referred to above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Sierra Leone.

Visa Note

All travellers require a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Types and Cost

Visa prices vary depending on the visitor’s nationality. Please check with your local embassy or consulate in advance.

Validity

Single-entry visas are valid for three months from the date of issue for stays of up to 30 days.

Multiple-entry visas are valid for six months or one year from the date of issue with a maximum stay of 30 days for each visit.

Transit

If in transit on a commercial route (flight, cruise ship etc.), a visa is not required providing that you do not disembark. If you are on land and are transiting through Sierra Leone, you may require a single-entry visa as a minimum.

Application to

For national required to obtain a visa in advance, an application should be made at the consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission) in your country of residence.

Working days

Allow at least five working days for visa processing. Express service of two to three days is available.

Sufficient Funds

You may be required to show proof of your financial status during the visa application process.

Entry with children

There are no restrictions for entering the country with children.

Entry with pets

Pets must be vaccinated for rabies no more than six months prior to visiting Sierra Leone. A veterinary certificate is also required. Pets need to be registered with the immigration authorities either prior to entering or on entry, to Sierra Leone.

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

British High Commission in Sierra Leone

Telephone: (0) 7820 0192.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/sierra-leone
Address: , 6 Spur Road, Freetown, ,
Opening times:

Mon-Thurs 0800-1630; Fri 0800-1300. Consular section: Mon-Thurs 0830-1130; Fri 0830-1100.

Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the USA

Telephone: +1 202 939 9261.
Website: http://embassyofsierraleone.net
Address: , 1701 19th Street, Washington D.C., 20009-1605,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Consular section: Mon-Fri 1000-1500.

High Commission for the Republic of Sierra Leone in the UK

Telephone: +44 20 7404 0140.
Website: https://www.slhc-uk.org/
Address: Holborn, 41 Eagle Street, London, WC1R 4AT,
Opening times:

Mon-Thurs 1000-1300 for visa submissions and 1430-1530 for collections.