Sierra Leone travel visa
HOW TO GET A SIERRA LEONE VISA
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COMPLETE SIERRA LEONE VISA APPLICATION
Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes
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RECEIVE YOUR SIERRA LEONE E VISA
We will send you your approved document in a few days - without you having to go anywhere!
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START YOUR JOURNEY
Show your passport and the Sierra Leone travel visa we will send you when you arrive in Sierra Leone
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SIERRA LEONE E VISA
Most nationalities wanting to travel to Sierra Leone for tourism, business, studying or visiting family and friends can follow two Sierra Leone online visa application processes to get a Sierra Leone e visa. There are these two types of Sierra Leone tourist visa:
- Single-entry visa.
- Multiple-entry visa.
- Passport.
- Email to receive the approved visa.
- Bank card to pay for the Sierra Leone visa fee.
- You might have to show proof of funds, a hotel booking and a flight or cruise ticket that shows your returning date to your home country.
Once you receive your visit Sierra Leone visa, you should print it. It is always best to have a copy on hand just in case authorities request a physical copy upon arrival in the country.
Do you need more information? Read our complete guide: How to get a visa for Sierra Leone
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FAQ ABOUT THE SIERRA LEONE VISA
Do I need a Sierra Leone travel visa?
The only exempt nationalities that can travel visa-free to Sierra Leone are: Benin, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Specialized Agency of the United Nations, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Swaziland, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago and United Nations organization or one of its officials.
What visas for Sierra Leone can I get online?
What is the Sierra Leone tourist visa?
Which is the Sierra Leone visa price?
- The single-entry visa has different prices depending on the nationality of the applicant. Nationals that are not from the Africa Union must pay 80 USD. Nationals from the African Union must pay 25 USD (citizens from African Union (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe).
- The multiple-entry visa also has different prices depending on the nationality of the applicant. Nationals that are not from the Africa Union must pay 160 USD and nationals from the African Union must pay 50 USD.
Can I get the Sierra Leone visa on arrival?
How much does the Sierra Leone visa on arrival cost?
- 80 USD for those nationals who are not from the African Union.
- 25 USD for those nationals who are from the African Union (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe).
- Free for the nationals from these countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Botswana, Eswatini, Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis.
How is the Sierra Leone online visa application?
1. Fill the Sierra Leone visa application form with accurate and true information about yourself, your trip and any other details that might be requested from you.
2. Review the application to ensure it’s complete and proceed to payment. If any additional documents for your specific type of Sierra Leone visa are required, make sure to include them during the application.
3. All done! Just wait for the resolution of the application process in your email. Most applicants will receive their approved Sierra Leone e visa in a few days. Remember to print out the document we will send you.
How far in advance should I apply for the Sierra Leone travel visa?
How long can I stay in Sierra Leone with an e visa?
- Single-entry Sierra Leone visa, which is valid for 90 days and it allows a stay of 30 days in the country.
- Multiple-entry Sierra Leone visa, which is valid for one year and it allows a stay of 30 days each time you visit the country.
What are the entry requirements for Sierra Leone?
- Approved Sierra Leone travel visa.
- Valid passport.
- Photograph of the person traveling to Sierra Leone.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever if coming from a country where the disease is endemic.
- Proof of funds, hotel booking and flight, cruise, or other means of transport ticket as proof that you will leave the country.
CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR SIERRA LEONE VISA ONLINE
Use our eligibility checker to find out if you match with the requirements.
SIERRA LEONE TRAVEL VISA: MORE INFORMATION
Most visitors wanting to travel to Sierra Leone for tourism, business, studying or visiting their families can apply for the Sierra Leone visa online. This option allows any eligible traveler to process and get the visa fully online, without having to travel to embassies or consulates or dealing with paperwork.
Our easy-to-navigate platform allows you to select the application form in your language and choose your desired Sierra Leone e visa. You will be able to choose the one that caters to your needs: the single-entry visa or the multiple-entry visa.
Although you might have an approved e visa for Sierra Leone, you could be denied access to the country by immigration officials if you have lied or omitted relevant information that may pose a threat to the country. You must be truthful when completing the visa application for Sierra Leone and carefully check all information provided.