Sierra Leone Visa Requirements for American Citizens (2026)
American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone — or apply online in advance. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
Recent changes
- · confirmedBRICS countries, Commonwealth countries, European Union countries, Gulf Cooperation Council countries; Bolivia, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Macau, Norway, Samoa, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
- · confirmedECOWAS: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo
Frequently asked
How long can American citizens stay in Sierra Leone?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.sl
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.sl.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for United States citizens” and “Visa policy of Sierra Leone”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.