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Sierra Leone visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Sierra Leone? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

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15Visa-free
71eVisa
111Visa on arrival
1Visa required

Sierra Leone entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 15 can enter Sierra Leone visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 111 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 71 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 1 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

126 of 198 passports can travel to Sierra Leone without arranging anything before departure.

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Sierra Leone entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Sierra Leone
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Sierra Leone visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Sierra Leone.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1515230
Asia035160
Europe034110
North America01391
Oceania01130
South America0390

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 15
eVisa 71
Visa on arrival 111
Visa required 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Sierra Leone?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 15 can enter visa-free, 111 can get a visa on arrival, 71 need an eVisa and 1 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Sierra Leone without a visa?

15 passports have visa-free access to Sierra Leone, including Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Sierra Leone offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 111 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Sierra Leone eVisa online?

71 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Sierra Leone. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 30 can enter Sierra Leone visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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