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Sierra Leone passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Sierra Leone passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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39Visa-free
38eVisa
20Visa on arrival
101Visa required

Sierra Leone passport at a glance

With a Sierra Leone passport you can enter 39 destinations visa-free and 20 with a visa on arrival, so 59 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Sierra Leone

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Sierra Leone passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Sierra Leone passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2281211
Asia371823
Europe00243
North America101210
Oceania4325
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Sierra Leone passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 39
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 20
Visa required 101

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Sierra Leone passport holders visit without a visa?

Sierra Leone passport holders can visit 39 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Adding the 20 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 59 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Sierra Leone passport holders?

20 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Sierra Leone passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Sierra Leone passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Sierra Leone passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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