Burundi to Sierra Leone visa requirements
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Sierra Leone.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Burundi travellers need to know
If you hold a Burundi passport and plan to visit Sierra Leone for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Sierra Leone.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Valid passport required
Visa on arrival available for African Union members. Can be extended once. E-visa also available online. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Burundi to Sierra Leone.
Entry requirements
- Visa on arrival available at major entry points (Lungi Airport, land borders).
- Cost: $25 for African Union nationals.
- Valid for one month, can be extended once in-country.
- Single entry only.
- Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available for African Union members. Can be extended once. E-visa also available online. Always confirm current fees and requirements.
How to prepare (Burundi → Sierra Leone)
- 1
Confirm Burundi passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
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Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Burundi passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Sierra Leone
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundi citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Burundi travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Sierra Leone. Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism visits to Sierra Leone.
How long can I stay in Sierra Leone on a Burundi passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Sierra Leone immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Burundi travellers carry to Sierra Leone?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Sierra Leone entry rules officially?
Start with: Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Visa on Arrival; Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Traveling to Sierra Leone. Requirements can change without notice.
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- Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Visa on Arrival
- Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Traveling to Sierra Leone
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.