Entry/Exit Requirements

Entry Requirements at a Glance

How different passports are treated entering Sierra Leone. Don't see yours? Check any passport instantly »

Passport	Requirement	Typical stay	Approval Rate
Australia	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Brazil	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Canada	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
China	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Germany	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
India	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Nigeria	Visa not required	—	—
Singapore	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
United Arab Emirates	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
United States of America	Visa on arrival	30 days	—
Vietnam	Visa on arrival	30 days	—

Sourced from live visa requirement data. Provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the latest rule changes — confirm with the relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel.

A passport and visa are required for travel to Sierra Leone.  Visitors to Sierra Leone are required to show their International Certificates of Vaccination (yellow card) upon arrival at the airport with a record of vaccination against yellow fever.  The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone is located at 1701 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; telephone (202) 939-9261.  Information may also be obtained from the Sierra Leonean Mission to the United Nations, 245 East 49th St., New York, NY 10017, telephone (212) 688-1656; and from the website of the Sierra Leonean High Commission in London.  Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Sierra Leonean embassy or consulate.  Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone’s website for the most current visa information.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Sierra Leone. 

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our web site. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information Sheet.