Philippines to Sierra Leone visa requirements

Philippine ordinary passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone and should obtain an eVisa online through the official portal (evisa.sl) before travelling. The Philippines is not on Sierra Leone's visa-exempt or fee-free visa-on-arrival lists, so the eVisa is the standard route for a short tourist stay. As of 2026, Filipino ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Sierra Leone for tourism. Sierra Leone operates an electronic visa (eVisa) system run by the Sierra Leone Immigration Department through the official portal evisa.sl. The Philippines is not among the ECOWAS/visa-exempt countries, nor is it listed among the nationalities eligible for fee-free or fee-based visa on arrival, so applicants must apply for an eVisa in advance. The standard tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa allowing a stay of up to 30 days, with a government fee around USD 80 and processing of about 3 business days. A multiple-entry one-year tourist option is also available at a higher fee. Travellers must hold a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and, importantly for Sierra Leone, a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. While an arrival visa facility exists for certain other nationalities, travellers should not rely on it; applying for the eVisa online before departure is the conservative and recommended approach. Always apply only through the official evisa.sl portal to avoid third-party surcharges.