Sierra LeoneIndia: e-Visa

Sierra LeoneIndia

Do Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance9,599 km, straight line (~11h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Sierra Leone. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Sierra Leone passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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 India?

Yes. Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Sierra Leone citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Sierra Leone?

About 9,599 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Sierra Leone?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Sierra Leone. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Sierra Leone passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Sri Lanka, Iran, Maldives.

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	30.1°C	23.8°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	25.4°C	191mm	273h
June	28°C	24.2°C	260mm	238h
July	26.2°C	23.1°C	735mm	175h
August	25.8°C	23.1°C	663mm	159h
September	26.6°C	23.4°C	385mm	198h
October	27.8°C	24°C	303mm	264h
November	28.7°C	24.5°C	130mm	299h
December	28.6°C	24.8°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

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

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

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

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