Sierra LeoneEntry and visas

Sierra Leone entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia apply for an e-visa online in advance.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Belarus	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Ukraine	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Kazakhstan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Uzbekistan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Kyrgyzstan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Tajikistan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Turkmenistan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Armenia	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Azerbaijan	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Georgia	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Moldova	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Israel	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
EU countries	e-Visa	30 days	All EU countries need an e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 or multiple-entry $160, stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
United Kingdom	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
United States	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Canada	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Turkey	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Serbia	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms
Australia	e-Visa	30 days	An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.Source: eVisa terms

Russiae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Belaruse-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Ukrainee-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Kazakhstane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Uzbekistane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Kyrgyzstane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Tajikistane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Turkmenistane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Armeniae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Azerbaijane-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Georgiae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Moldovae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Israele-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
EU countriese-Visa
30 days. All EU countries need an e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 or multiple-entry $160, stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
United Kingdome-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
United Statese-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Canadae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Turkeye-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Serbiae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms
Australiae-Visa
30 days. An e-Visa applied for online before travel: single-entry $80 (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry $160 (one year), stays of up to 30 days; issued on arrival.
Source: eVisa terms

Sources: Sierra Leone eVisa portal — terms: who can apply, stay, extension

What is checked at the border

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the entry date, or the e-Visa will be refused.
A copy of the approved e-Visa on your first arrival.
Biometrics are taken at the border as a mandatory step.
An e-Visa does not guarantee entry: the border officer decides on arrival.

How to extend your stay

The e-Visa cannot be extended. A longer stay requires a residence or work permit via the Unified Permit portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Can the stay be extended?

The e-Visa cannot be extended. A longer stay requires a residence or work permit via the Unified Permit portal.

What is checked on entry to Sierra Leone?

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the entry date, or the e-Visa will be refused. A copy of the approved e-Visa on your first arrival. Biometrics are taken at the border as a mandatory step. An e-Visa does not guarantee entry: the border officer decides on arrival.

How can I stay in Sierra Leone longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: residence permit — applied for online via Unified Permit, work permit — with the Ministry of Labour, via Unified Permit.

Sources

Sierra Leone eVisa portal — terms: who can apply, stay, extension

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.