Sierra Leone Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
Sierra Leone visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 80
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- Single entry
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Travellers who obtained prior online visa facilitation/approval
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; some Commonwealth/African states. can generally enter Sierra Leone without a visa. An e-Visa is available — APPLY ONLY on the official Sierra Leone eVisa portal — third-party sites overcharge. eVisa is single-entry, 30 days.. Travellers who obtained prior online visa facilitation/approval
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; some Commonwealth/African states. do not require a visa for Sierra Leone for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Sierra Leone National Tourist Board / Immigration) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Sierra Leone visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Visa on arrival (US$80)
Official fee: USD 80- Validity
- Single entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- Sierra Leone Immigration at port of entry (with prior facilitation)
Who needs it: Travellers who obtained prior online visa facilitation/approval
Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; some Commonwealth/African states.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Return/onward ticket
- Yellow fever certificate
- Proof of accommodation
Arrival card: Arrival card
Airport is across the estuary from Freetown — plan the ferry/boat.
Source: Sierra Leone National Tourist Board / Immigration · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Sierra Leone eVisa (Tourist/Business)
Official fee: USD 80- Validity
- Enter within validity window; single entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- Approx 3 business days
- Processing time
- Approx 3 business days
- Where to apply
- Official Sierra Leone eVisa portal (visitsierraleone.org online visa / Immigration Dept)
Who needs it: Foreign nationals requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Extra charges: Possible bank/card processing fees on the portal
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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