→ Sierra Leone visa for Emirati citizens
For United Arab Emirates passport holders, securing entry to Sierra Leone is a streamlined process, obtainable via an e-visa. This allows for a generous maximum stay of 90 days, exclusively under the single available tourist visa type. Connecting flights from the UAE often route through major African hubs such as Addis Ababa or Casablanca, underscoring the considerable geographical distance between the Arabian Gulf and West Africa. Upon arrival, travellers should be mindful of the four-hour time difference, as Sierra Leone operates on GMT.
Visa on arrival90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristSierra Leone Visa on Arrival (Tourist/Business Visit, 30 days)
30d$80valid 1mo
TouristSierra Leone Consular Visa (Short-Term Visit – Tourist/Business)
TransitSierra Leone Transit Without Visa (Airport Transit, ≤24 hours)
1d$0valid 1d
TransitSierra Leone Transit Visa
WorkSierra Leone Long-Stay Entry (Work/Residence by Consular Visa + In-Country Permit)
OtherECOWAS Visa-Exempt Entry (Regional Citizens)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo