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Sierra Leone · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Sierra Leone?

Entry rules for Sierra Leone by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 29 countries and territories can visit Sierra Leone without a visa. Everyone else, 169 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
29
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
169
Visa required
0

About 7.5 bn people (93% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Sierra Leone: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portalReport a change

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Sierra Leone entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated29Nigeria, Kenya, Malaysia, GhanaSierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal
eVisa, with conditions30 days33Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, TanzaniaSierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal
eVisa, with conditions30 days136India, China, United States, IndonesiaSierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal

Visa-free: Nigeria, Kenya, Malaysia and 26 more

29 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked Your nationality has a Visa free benefit, there is no Visa required for the selected country.

eVisa for 30 days with conditions: Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo and 30 more

33 nationalities

Approved online before travel; the visa is issued on arrival; USD 25 single or USD 50 multiple entry.

Source: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked Visa for African Union (AU) nationals. Visa validity : 90 days - Stay duration: 30 days - Nb of entries: One (01)

eVisa for 30 days with conditions: India, China, the US and 133 more

136 nationalities

Approved online before travel; the visa is issued on arrival; USD 80 single or USD 160 multiple entry.

Source: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked Visa for Non African Union nationals. Validity of the Visa: 90 days Stay duration: 30 days Nb of entries: One (1)

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.sl. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Sierra Leone?

It depends on your passport: 29 nationalities are visa-free and 169 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (30 days); approved online before travel; the visa is issued on arrival; USD 80 single or USD 160 multiple entry (Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (30 days); approved online before travel; the visa is issued on arrival; USD 80 single or USD 160 multiple entry (Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Sierra Leone visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 169 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.sl.

Sources and changes

  1. Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs)evisa.sl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs)evisa.sl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Sierra Leone Immigration Department, eVisa portal (Ministry of Internal Affairs)evisa.sl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Sierra Leone eVisa (official)evisa.sl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. Sierra Leone Immigration Department: FAQ (points to evisa.sl)slid.gov.sl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) / official eVisa portal evisa.sl. No change since.

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