→ Sierra Leone visa for Burundian citizens
Burundian passport holders planning a visit to Sierra Leone can conveniently secure a tourist e-visa, the sole available option for short-term stays. This streamlined online process typically grants entry for up to 30 days and costs approximately $80 USD. As you prepare for the journey from the Great Rift Valley landscapes of Burundi to Sierra Leone's Atlantic coast, note the two-hour time difference; adjusting will be key upon arrival in Freetown. While direct flights are uncommon, travelers typically connect through major continental hubs like Nairobi or Addis Ababa, making the multi-leg journey part of the adventure.
Visa on arrival· 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