Visa requirements for Sierra Leone
Who can enter Sierra Leone, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 242 countries can enter Sierra Leone without a visa in advance. 14 have full visa-free access; 228 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation.
- 14 visa-free
- 228 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 0 visa required
Visa-free entry
14 nationalitiesVisa on arrival
228 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Åland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla30 days
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda30 days
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory30 days
- British Virgin Islands30 days
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands30 days
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands30 days
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar30 days
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey30 days
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man30 days
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey30 days
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat30 days
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands30 days
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Réunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Helena30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom30 days
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Gola National Park
- Gola-Tiwai complex
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Sierra Leone?
It depends on your passport. 242 nationalities can enter Sierra Leone without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Sierra Leone?
January, February, March, April, May, November, December, based on Freetown's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leonean leone (SLL). 1 USD is approximately 24357.93 SLL.
What side of the road does Sierra Leone drive on?
Sierra Leone drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Sierra Leone have?
2: Gola National Park, Gola-Tiwai complex.
What is the emergency number in Sierra Leone?
019 / 999.
What time zone is Sierra Leone in?
Freetown (UTC+0).
What is the nearest airport to Freetown?
Lungi International Airport (FNA), about 15 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.