Sierra Leone visa for Costa Rican citizens

For Costa Rican travelers dreaming of Sierra Leone, securing your entry is straightforward with an e-Visa. This single Tourist e-Visa type, readily available online, generally permits stays of up to 30 days and costs approximately $80. Given the vast geographical distance between Central America and West Africa, you'll typically connect through major European or North African hubs, necessitating careful planning for the significant time zone shift upon arrival. Embracing a few phrases in Krio can also greatly enrich your experience in a country so geographically distinct from the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Sierra Leone eVisa System
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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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