Spain to Sierra Leone visa requirements

Spanish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone. The recommended route is the official eVisa (evisa.sl), applied online before travel for about USD 80; a visa on arrival (USD 80 for non-African Union nationals) is also available at main entry points. Spain is not on Sierra Leone's visa-exempt list (which covers ECOWAS members plus a few neighbours), so a Spanish tourist must obtain a visa. There are two legal channels: an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for in advance through the official Sierra Leone Immigration Department portal at evisa.sl, or a visa on arrival granted at the point of entry before immigration control. The eVisa is the recommended, lower-risk option because it confirms eligibility before you board and avoids queue/cash issues on arrival. Both the eVisa and the visa on arrival are typically single-entry, cost around USD 80 for non-African Union nationals, and permit a stay of up to 30 days, extendable at the immigration department once in-country. Sierra Leone is in West Africa, not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry. Passport validity of at least six months beyond the intended stay is expected. Travelers should apply only through the official evisa.sl portal to avoid third-party markup.