Russian Federation to Sierra Leone visa requirements

Russian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone. The recommended route is the official eVisa, applied for online before travel; a visa on arrival also exists but carries boarding-denial risk. Sierra Leone is not visa-free for Russian (RU) ordinary passport holders, and it is a West African nation that has no connection to the Schengen area. Russians must obtain a visa to enter for tourism. There are two practical channels. The strongly recommended option is the official Sierra Leone eVisa, applied for online at the government portal (evisa.sl) before departure; once approved you receive an electronic authorization to print and present on arrival. A visa on arrival is also formally available to Russian nationals at Freetown (Lungi) International Airport and the Jendema and Gbalamuya land borders for a US$80 fee, but airlines frequently refuse boarding to passengers without a visa secured in advance, so it is unreliable for air travel. The eVisa is single entry, typically valid for 90 days from issue with a maximum stay of about 30 days, processed in roughly 3 business days, and costs around US$80 (nationality-dependent). A passport valid for at least 6 months and a passport photo are required. To be conservative and avoid boarding problems, apply for the eVisa before you fly.