The visa on arrival grants a one-month (30-day) stay for a single entry.

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Argentina to Sierra Leone visa requirements

Q: How much does the Sierra Leone visa cost?

The standard visa-on-arrival fee is USD 80 for a single entry. The eVisa costs the same plus a possible service charge.

Q: Where can I get the visa on arrival?

Only at Freetown (Lungi) International Airport and the Gbalamuya (Guinea) and Jendema (Liberia) land borders.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers to Sierra Leone and may be checked on arrival.

Q: Should I use the eVisa or visa on arrival?

Visa on arrival works for eligible nationals like Argentines, but applying for the eVisa at evisa.sl in advance is recommended to avoid airport queues and confirm entry before you fly.

Argentine ordinary passport holders can get a Sierra Leone Visa on Arrival for tourism — a single-entry visa costing USD 80, valid for a one-month stay, issued at Freetown (Lungi) International Airport and the Gbalamuya and Jendema land borders. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. An eVisa (evisa.sl) is also available and is recommended to skip airport queues. Sierra Leone does not have a visa-waiver agreement with Argentina, so an Argentine passport holder cannot enter visa-free. However, Sierra Leone operates a generous Visa on Arrival (VOA) regime that covers a wide list of nationalities (EU, US, Commonwealth, GCC, BRICS and others), and Argentina is among the VOA-eligible countries. The standard VOA is a single-entry visa for USD 80, granting a stay of one month, and is issued for tourism, business, religious, academic or family-visit purposes. It is available only at Freetown (Lungi) International Airport and at the Gbalamuya (Guinea) and Jendema (Liberia) land borders. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travelers, and immigration officers may ask for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation and sufficient funds. For travelers who prefer certainty before flying — or who arrive via a port not covered by VOA — Sierra Leone's official eVisa system (evisa.sl, run by the Immigration Department) lets you apply, pay and obtain approval online in advance. Sierra Leone is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Verdict: visa on arrival, with eVisa as a recommended alternative.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa on Arrival (single entry); eVisa also available

Maximum stay

1 month (30 days) on entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 80 (visa on arrival, standard fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

Issued immediately at the border/airport; eVisa typically 3-5 business days

standard track

Validity

Visa valid for the trip; stay granted is one month from entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and route

Verify your Argentine ordinary passport qualifies for Visa on Arrival (it does) and that you will arrive at a VOA-designated entry point: Freetown (Lungi) International Airport, Gbalamuya (Guinea border) or Jendema (Liberia border).

· VOA· Eligible nationality

/02

Get a yellow fever vaccination

Obtain the yellow fever vaccine and carry the international certificate (Carnet Amarillo) — it is mandatory for entry and may be checked on arrival.

· Mandatory· Health

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation), a return/onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.

· Documents

/04

Choose VOA or apply for an eVisa

Either present for Visa on Arrival at the airport/border, or apply in advance through the official eVisa portal at evisa.sl to avoid queues and reduce uncertainty.

· evisa.sl· Optional advance

/05

Pay the visa fee

Pay the USD 80 single-entry fee at the immigration counter on arrival (carry US dollars in cash), or pay online when using the eVisa system.

· USD 80

/06

Receive the visa and enter

After biometrics/stamping at the immigration desk you are granted a one-month stay. Keep the stamp and any receipt for your departure.

· 1 month stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Argentina -> Sierra Leone · Visa on Arrival (single entry); eVisa also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredArgentine ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredUSD 80 cash for the visa-on-arrival fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedPassport-size photo(s) for the application

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

recommended

OptionaleVisa approval printout if applying online via evisa.sl

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RecommendedTravel/health insurance covering Sierra Leone

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredArrival at a VOA-designated entry point (Lungi airport, Gbalamuya, Jendema)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesSierra Leone Immigration Department — Visa on Arrival Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Official eVisa Portal Visa policy of Sierra Leone — Wikipedia

Application link included: Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Visa on Arrival

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa on arrival fee (single entry)USD 80Standard fee for non-African-Union nationalities; paid on arrival

eVisa feeUSD 80 + service chargeOfficial portal evisa.sl; service/processing charge may apply

Yellow fever vaccinationARS varies (approx. USD 30-60 equivalent)Cost depends on clinic in Argentina; certificate mandatory

Total estimateUSD 80 — USD 130incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival

Issued immediately on arrival

Granted at the immigration desk at Lungi airport or designated land borders after paying USD 80.

eVisa (online)

Typically 3-5 business days

Apply, pay and get approval via the official evisa.sl portal before travel; recommended to avoid airport queues and confirm entry in advance.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver with Sierra Leone

Argentina has no visa-exemption agreement with Sierra Leone, so visa-free entry is not available.

High

/02

Argentina is on the Visa-on-Arrival list

Sierra Leone's broad VOA regime covers Argentine nationals, allowing a visa to be obtained at the border.

High

/03

Tourism is an accepted VOA purpose

VOA is explicitly issued for tourism, business, religious, academic and family-visit travel.

High

/04

eVisa offered as a pre-travel alternative

The official eVisa system allows advance approval, useful for certainty or non-VOA entry points.

Medium

/05

Mandatory yellow fever requirement

Entry is conditioned on a valid yellow fever certificate regardless of visa type.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Argentina to Sierra Leone route verified

Confirmed via Sierra Leone Immigration Department and visa-policy sources that Argentine ordinary passport holders are eligible for Visa on Arrival (USD 80, single entry, one-month stay) with an eVisa alternative; yellow fever certificate mandatory.

/09 — The questions