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Visitor & short-stay visas

Sierra Leonean Tourist eVisa

An electronic entry visa for travellers visiting Sierra Leone for tourism, family visits or leisure, applied for online before you travel.

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Permitted stay (commonly cited as 30 days), validity and fees (e.g. USD 85 single / USD 169 multiple) come from third-party sources and are not confirmed on an official SLID/eVisa page; verify in the live portal.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Sierra Leone government website before you apply.
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Official name
Sierra Leone eVisa (Tourist)
Route type
Electronic entry visa (short stay)
Where to apply
Official eVisa portal, evisa.sl
Permitted stay
Short stay; confirm the current limit in the live portal
Third-party guidance commonly cites a maximum 30-day stay, but this is not confirmed on an official page.
Cost
Confirm the current fee in the live eVisa portal at payment
Third-party sites quote figures such as USD 85 (single entry) and USD 169 (multiple entry); these are not verified on the official portal.

Who it is for

  • Nationals who are not ECOWAS citizens and are not otherwise visa-exempt
  • Travellers visiting for tourism, holidays, sightseeing or visiting friends and family
  • Visitors who prefer to secure a visa online before departure rather than seek a visa on arrival

Requirements

  • A passport valid for the period required by the portal at the time of application
  • A recent passport-style photograph
  • Supporting details of your trip (accommodation, purpose, dates) as prompted in the live application
  • Payment of the visa fee through an approved channel

What you can do

  • Enter Sierra Leone for tourism and leisure for the permitted short-stay period
  • It does not authorise employment, study or long-term residence

How to apply

Create an application on the official eVisa portal at evisa.sl, complete the form, upload the required documents, pay the fee through an approved channel and keep your reference number to track the application. Review the live portal's document checklist and fee before payment.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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