The Visa on Arrival visa
Up to 30 daysA visa on arrival issued at Freetown and the main land borders to a broad range of nationalities.
About the Visa on Arrival visa
Travellers from eligible countries can obtain a visa on arrival, but pre-applying for the eVisa is faster. We help you prepare so entry is smooth either way.
How Sierra Leone eVisa Process Works
- 1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
- 2
Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
- 4
Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Sierra Leone Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Available to AU, EU, UK, US, Commonwealth and BRICS nationals among others.
- ECOWAS members do not need a visa at all.
Documents required for a Sierra Leone visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months with a blank page.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A yellow-fever vaccination certificate.
02Clear, colour scan or photo.
A confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
03Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
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Processing time
The visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry on payment of the fee; carry the required documents.
Extension
Stays can be extended at the immigration department in Freetown before the visa expires.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Sierra Leone visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Sierra Leone visa portal
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Immigration & entry-requirement notices
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Documentation database
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