Sierra Leone passport visa requirements

Sierra Leone passport holders must obtain a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya.

Sierra Leonean citizens are visa-exempt for entry to Ghana under the new African visa-free policy (January 2025), allowing stays up to 90 days.

Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Nigeria visa-free for up to 90 days under ECOWAS regional agreement.

Sierra Leonean citizens can enter The Gambia visa-free for tourism under ECOWAS regional agreement.

Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Liberia visa-free for up to 90 days under ECOWAS regional agreement.

Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days under ECOWAS regional agreement.

Sierra Leone passport holders generally need to apply for a South Africa visitor visa in advance (visas are not issued at ports of entry).

Sierra Leonean passport holders can apply for an Egypt eVisa online before travel for tourism.

Sierra Leonean passport holders require a Tanzania visa; apply online for an eVisa or obtain visa on arrival at major airports.

Sierra Leone passport holders can obtain a Rwanda visa on arrival for tourism; Rwanda DGIE lists Sierra Leone among countries granted up to 90 days visa free of charge upon arrival.