Sierra Leone Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for a minimum of one year required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport transit area.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist and Business: £50 (single-entry); £75 ( six month multiple-entry); £100 (one year multiple-entry). An Emergency Travel Certificate is £50. 

Validity

Single-entry visas are valid for three months and allow a stay of one month in Sierra Leone. An extension is available by applying to the Department of Immigration in Freetown. Multiple-entry tourist and business visas are valid for six months or one year.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required

Three.
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