Sierra Leone Visa on arrival (US$80): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa on arrival: USD 80 · Sierra Leone eVisa: USD 80
See official fee detailsSierra Leone Visa on arrival (US$80) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 80
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Travellers who obtained prior online visa facilitation/approval
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa to Sierra Leone?
Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; some Commonwealth/African states. can generally enter Sierra Leone without a visa. 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 Aug 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.
Who can apply
Sierra Leone visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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