Sierra Leone visa for British citizens

For United Kingdom passport holders, visiting Sierra Leone is streamlined with an accessible e-visa, allowing a generous maximum stay of 90 days for tourist purposes. This singular tourist visa type caters to all leisure and discovery journeys into the heart of West Africa. Direct flights from London to Freetown's Lungi International Airport (FNA) offer the most convenient route, where you'll find English is an official language, reflecting the nations' deep historical ties and making communication effortless for British travellers. As you plan your exploration, remember that Sierra Leone operates on GMT, eliminating any time zone adjustments during UK winter months, ensuring a smooth transition into your adventure.

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 eVisa
30dvalid 3mo
Apply
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

eVisa or visa on arrival available.

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