Somalia 
Sierra Leone Somali passport holders can obtain a Sierra Leone visa on arrival or apply online for an eVisa before travel; both options are available for tourism.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Sierra Leone Immigration Department offers visa on arrival for Somali citizens at designated ports of entry; fee payable in USD cash.
- Alternatively, apply online for an eVisa through the official evisa.sl portal before travel for faster processing.
- Single-entry visas are valid for 90 days from issue and allow a maximum stay of 30 days; multiple-entry visas valid for 365 days with up to 30 days per visit.
- An airport security fee applies on arrival and departure; check payment options with the airline or immigration.
Stay
Single-entry allows up to 30 days per visit; multiple-entry permits 30 days per visit.
Passport
Passport must have at least 6 months validity at the time of visa application.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry (Somalia is endemic).
Visa on arrival requires USD cash; confirm current fees and payment methods before travel. eVisa is recommended for smoother entry.
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Sources
- Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Visa on Arrival
- Sierra Leone eVisa portal (online application)
- UK Government travel advice — Sierra Leone entry requirements
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.