Visa Services

Information and requirements for obtaining a Sierra Leone visa for residents of accredited countries.

All foreign nationals wishing to visit the Republic of Sierra Leone must obtain a valid Sierra Leone visa before arriving, unless they hold a passport from a visa-exempt country. The Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C. processes visa applications for residents of the United States, Canada, and other accredited countries. Please read all requirements carefully before submitting your application.

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Name

Sex*

Marital Status*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Date of Birth*

Day

Month

Year

Occupation*

Place of Birth*

Town

Country

Home Address

Street*

City*

State*

ZIP Code*

Passport Particulars

Passport Number*

Passport Type*

Date of Issue*

Date of Expiry*

Country of Issue*

Nationality*

Visa Details

Visa Type*

Purpose of Visit*

Proposed Date of Arrival*

Duration of Stay*

Sierra Leone Contact

Name of Referee in Sierra Leone*

Referee Phone Number*

Proposed Address in Sierra Leone*

Additional Requirements — Confirm Enclosed

Completed visa application formValid Passport with blank pages (valid for at least 6 months)One passport size photographEvidence of Yellow Fever VaccinePrepaid self-addressed envelope

For Minors (Under 18)

Applicant is under 18 years of age

💰 Payment Notice:Visa fees are payable by Money Order or Cashier's Check made payable to Embassy of Sierra Leone. Cash and personal checks are NOT accepted. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

I require expedited service (+US$50.00 additional fee) — processing in 2–3 business daysI certify that the information provided is true and correct. *

Visa Fee Schedule

All fees are in US dollars. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check payable to "Embassy of Sierra Leone". Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

A. All US Passport Holders are issued 3-year multiple entry visas for a fee of US$160.00

B. Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders on official duties are issued GRATIS Visas

C. ECOWAS passport holders are issued GRATIS visas

Nationality	Six Months (Single)	One Year (Multiple)
Canada	US$75.00	US$150.00
British	US$229.00	US$523.00
Other Nationals	US$40.00	US$80.00

Questions About Your Visa Application?

Contact the Consular Section directly at consular@embassyofsierraleone.net or call +1 (202) 939-9261 during consular hours.

Contact the Consular Section