Sierra Leone Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Sierra Leone eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Non Au Nationals Tourist eVisa
Au Nationals Visa On Arrival Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Sierra Leone, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a Sierra Leone visa — the options available to you are Non Au Nationals Tourist eVisa, Au Nationals Visa On Arrival Tourist eVisa.
Sierra Leone Visa Fees & Cost
Sierra Leone visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Sierra Leone and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Au Nationals Tourist eVisa | $80.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Au Nationals Visa On Arrival Tourist eVisa | $25.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
Sierra Leone Visa Processing Time
Sierra Leone asks travellers to apply at least 7 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 7 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Sierra Leone government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
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Sierra Leone Visa Requirements
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Sierra Leone Visa Requirements by Nationality
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Sierra Leone visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Sierra Leone visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Sierra Leone Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Sierra Leone Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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