Restricted entry: Nationals
of Liberia need authorisation from the Government of Sierra Leone or
they will be refused admission.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for a minimum of one year required by
all.
VISAS:Required by all except the following: (a) nationals of
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea
Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria,
Senegal and Togo for visits up to 90 days; (b) transit
passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting
aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport transit area.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £35 (single-entry); £70
(multiple-entry). Express Tourist: £55. Business: £45
(single-entry); £90 (multiple-entry). Express Business:£65.
Validity: Entry
Permits and visas generally are valid for three months and allow a stay
of one month in Sierra Leone for single-entry only. An extension is
possible by application to the Department of Immigration in Freetown.
Application to: Consulate
(or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact
Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) One
passport-size photo. (c) Passport valid for one year. (d) Confirmation
of hotel reservation for Tourist visa. (e) Letter of invitation and
company letter for Business visa. (f) Vaccination against yellow fever,
malaria and cholera are required in order to obtain a visa (see Health
section). (g) Fee in cash or postal
order for mail applications.
Working days required: Three. Several weeks are required where referral to
authorities in Sierra Leone is necessary. One day for Express visa.
