Sierra Leone visa for Jamaican citizens

Jamaica's citizens seeking to explore Sierra Leone can readily obtain a 30-day e-visa, a straightforward process available for tourist purposes. While a tourist visa remains the sole option, the ease of electronic application simplifies planning for your 30-day adventure. Be prepared for a significant time zone difference, as Sierra Leone operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Jamaica's Eastern Standard Time (EST), so don't forget to adjust your watch upon arrival.

Visa on arrival30d 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

Free visa on arrival available.

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