Sierra Leone visa for Ivorian citizens

Ivorian passport holders can look forward to hassle-free travel to Sierra Leone, benefiting from visa-free entry for short tourist visits. As fellow members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citizens enjoy stays of up to 90 days without the need to apply for the single available tourist visa type. The direct flights linking Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport with Freetown's Lungi International Airport highlight the seamless travel experience between these two West African nations, with journeys typically completed in just under 1.5 hours. Though French is dominant in Ivory Coast and Krio in Sierra Leone, English is widely spoken in the latter, while exchanging CFA Francs for Sierra Leonean Leones is a straightforward process upon arrival.

Visa-free· 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 eVisa
30dvalid 3mo
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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

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