Foreign travel advice

Sierra Leone

Entry requirements

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The authorities in Sierra Leone set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트™re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .  

Passport validity requirements 

To enter Sierra Leone, your passport must have an 바카라 사이트˜expiry date바카라 사이트™ at least 6 months after the date of your visa application.  

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. 

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.바카라 사이트¯Â 

Visa requirements 

You must have a visa to enter Sierra Leone. 

Applying for a visa 

You can get a visa to visit or for business travel either: 

  • when you arrive in Sierra Leone for 80 US dollars, paid in cash in US dollars
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Single entry visas are valid for 90 days from date of issuing for visits up to a maximum of 30 days. 

Multiple entry visas are valid for 365 days from date of issuing and are valid for multiple separate trips for up to a maximum of 30 days for each visit. 

If you바카라 사이트™re travelling for a purpose other than a visit or business, you must get a visa before you travel. Contact the . 

Vaccine requirements  

To enter Sierra Leone, you must have a certificate to prove you바카라 사이트™ve had a yellow fever vaccination.  

For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see . 

Mpox

Expect extra health measures, such as temperature checks, hand sanitising and questions on arrival into Sierra Leone. These measures have been put in place to reduce the risks from Mpox. If you are found to have a high temperature, you will be referred to the airport바카라 사이트™s medical unit for further evaluation.

Precautions such as social distancing, hand washing and sanitising are in place across businesses and public spaces. If you do not follow local rules, you may be fined or prosecuted. Check locally for rules in place.

Airport security fee 

All passengers must pay a 25 US dollar airport security fee on arrival and departure. You must show proof of payment before immigration. You can pay: 

  • in advance online through  
  • on your mobile through Orange Money or Afrimoney 
  • at United Bank for Africa or Sierra Leone Commercial Bank  

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about .

You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. 

Export of precious stones  

You must have an export licence to leave Sierra Leone with precious stones. Check the quality of any gems or minerals you buy. Any deals that appear too good to be true probably are.Â