Sierra LeoneGreenland: Visa required

Sierra LeoneGreenland

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

Visa required

Yes. Sierra Leone passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Greenland.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance6,891 km, straight line (~8h 36m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Greenland136 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting Sierra Leone: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Sierra Leone passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

Yes. Sierra Leone passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Greenland.

How far is Greenland from Sierra Leone?

About 6,891 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 36m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Greenland?

krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Greenland?

112.

What time zone is Greenland in?

Godthab (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Nuuk?

Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Greenland without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Greenland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests. As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone had a population of 8,460,512. Freetown is its capital and largest city.

CapitalFreetown

RegionWestern Africa

Population8.8M

Area71,740 km²

CurrencySierra Leonean leone (1 USD ≈ 24357.93 SLL)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+232

Drives on theright

TimezoneFreetown (UTC+0)

Nearest airportLungi International Airport (FNA), 15 km

Emergency number019 / 999

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$846 (2025)

Tourist arrivals71K (2019)

Climate in Freetown

Warmest April, coolest August, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Freetown, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.2°C	23.7°C	1mm	314h
February	29.9°C	24.8°C	1mm	307h
March	29.4°C	25.7°C	17mm	310h
April	29.4°C	25.8°C	65mm	260h
May	28.7°C	25.3°C	192mm	273h
June	28°C	24.1°C	260mm	238h
July	26.2°C	23.1°C	735mm	175h
August	25.8°C	23.1°C	664mm	159h
September	26.6°C	23.4°C	385mm	198h
October	27.8°C	24°C	302mm	264h
November	28.7°C	24.4°C	130mm	299h
December	28.6°C	24.7°C	69mm	309h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sierra Leone is on the West Coast of Africa. The potential for tourism is vast, but largely unrealised, despite the end of the Civil War in 2002, and tour operators are looking closely at what the country has to offer. Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources. It has some of the best beaches in the world, a rich heritage, and some stunning scenery, but its greatest asset is its welcoming, friendly populace.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Gola National Park
Gola-Tiwai complex

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and is the largest of the kingdom's three constituent parts by land area, the others being Denmark proper and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are citizens of Denmark. They are thus citizens of the European Union (EU), although Greenland is not part of the EU. It is the world's largest island and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It shares a small 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) border with Canada on Hans Island. The capital and largest city is Nuuk. Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's northernmost undisputed point of land – Cape Morris Jesup on the main island was thought to be so until the 1960s. Economically, Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from Denmark, which has averaged 5.4 billion kr. annually in the period 2019–2023, amounting to more than 20% of the territory's gross domestic product.

CapitalNuuk

RegionNorth America

Population56.8K

Area2,166,086 km²

Currencykrone (1 USD ≈ 6.66 DKK)

LanguagesGreenlandic

Calling code+299

Drives on theright

TimezoneGodthab (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$58,499 (2023)

Climate in Nuuk

Warmest July, coolest February, driest February, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Nuuk, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-10.4°C	-16.6°C	68mm	58h
February	-11.3°C	-16.2°C	31mm	122h
March	-8°C	-13.9°C	121mm	191h
April	-0.3°C	-5.8°C	76mm	291h
May	4.1°C	-1.5°C	57mm	323h
June	7.9°C	2.4°C	164mm	216h
July	12.7°C	6.9°C	82mm	317h
August	12.4°C	6°C	69mm	318h
September	6.8°C	1.2°C	102mm	245h
October	2°C	-3.3°C	126mm	141h
November	-4.5°C	-11.3°C	81mm	75h
December	-3.6°C	-10.7°C	155mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, in the Arctic far north-east of North America. For thousands of years this icy landmass has been inhabited by Arctic peoples. In the 10th century, it was settled by Vikings, and to this day it is part of the Danish Realm.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aasivissuit–Nipisat
Ilulissat Icefjord
Kujataa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juullip ullua

December 26, 2026Juullip-aappaa

January 1, 2027Ukiortaaq

Full source list on About.