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Sierra Leone Visa – Requirements and Application
Do I Need a Visa for Sierra Leone?
A visa is required if you plan to travel to Sierra Leone for tourism and business. A passport with 6 months validity is also required with a blank page for an entry stamp. When you arrive at the airport, you must present your international certificate of vaccination (yellow card) as well as proof of yellow fever vaccination.
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Sources: Sierra Leone Embassy and U.S. State Department
What Do I Need for a Sierra Leone Visa Application?
You will need your passport, passport photo, visa application form, proof of travel, letter of invitation, and business letter in order to obtain your visa.
The tabs below will give you more information about the different types of visas you will need.
In addition to a completed application form, the following items are required:
Passport:
- With 6 months validity
- Must be original and signed
- With a blank page for entry stamp
Photographs:
- 2×2 inches
- Must be in color with front view and a plain background
Proof of Travel:
- Requires a copy of your flight itinerary
- A copy of your airline ticket showing entry and exit from Sierra Leone
Business travelers must submit the following with their Sierra Leone visa application.
Passport:
- With 6 months validity
- Must be original and signed
- With a blank page for entry stamp
Photographs:
- 2×2 inches
- Must be in color with front view and a plain background
Proof of Travel:
- Requires a copy of your flight itinerary
- A copy of your airline ticket showing entry and exit from Sierra Leone
Letter of Invitation:
- From a company or organization in Sierra Leone
- Must show relationship to applicant and the reason for travel
- Includes how long you plan to stay, where you plan to stay, and contact info
Business Letter:
- Has to be from employer or company on their letterhead
- Includes presentation of the applicant, their status/employment, and why you plan to visit Sierra Leone
- Shows financial responsibility for the applicant as well as contact info in Sierra Leone
Transit and Missionary are other visas people may apply for in order to travel to Sierra Leone. You will need a Transit visa in order to get through immigration as well as a Missionary visa if you plan to educate the people of Sierra Leone.
Other visas also include Visitor, Work, Corporate, Study, Life Partner, Spouse, Retirement, Exchange, Treaty, Relative, Medical Treatment, Volunteer, and Crew visas.
How Can Passport Health Help Me with the Visa Process?
Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.
Customer Reviews
Passport Health – Visa for Sierra Leone
“Excellent service. We were impressed with the information and service provided for our Sierra Leone visa.”
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“Very nice and knowledgeable about everything for a Sierra Leone visa. Took me through my consult.”
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“I thought the staff was very well informed on a Sierra Leone visa. They happy to answer questions and even made a follow up call about an open issue. Overall great experience.”
How Much Do Sierra Leone Visas Cost?
Visas for Sierra Leone can vary in cost based on length of stay, reason for travel and government policy. A typical visa starts around $160 and can go to $265 or higher.
Visa costs do not include processing, service, postage or other fees that may be levied. The Sierra Leone government sets many of these fees and can change them at-will.
Are Any Vaccines Required for Sierra Leone?
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers to Sierra Leone. No other immunizations are required at this time. But, some vaccines are recommended.
Hepatitis A, typhoid and rabies vaccinations may be recommended based on your itinerary. Routine vaccinations may be recommended based on your itinerary and immunization history.
To learn more about health concerns for travel to Sierra Leone, see our Sierra Leone destination advice page.
U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
The U.S. Embassy urges travelers to register with the State Department before traveling to Sierra Leone.
Travelers also must make an appointment at the embassy for all non-emergency services including: routine passport application and renewals and notary signings.
U.S. Embassy Freetown
Southridge, Hill Station
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Tel: (232) (99) 105 500
Emergency after hours: (232) (99) 905 029
Email: consularfreetown@state.gov
For More Information About Sierra Leone…
See Passport Health’s Sierra Leone destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!
Do I Need a Visa for Sierra Leone?
What Do I Need for a Sierra Leone Visa Application?
Sierra Leone Tourism Visa Application
Sierra Leone Business Visa Application
Other Sierra Leone Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Sierra Leone Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Sierra Leone?
U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone
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