🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

🇸🇱Sierra LeoneSA-SL

Saudi Arabia to Sierra Leone visa requirements

Q: Is visa on arrival available for Saudi travelers?

Yes, at Freetown International Airport (Lungi) and the Jendema and Gbalamuya land borders for USD 80 (one-month validity), but it is discouraged because airlines may deny boarding without a pre-approved visa.

Q: How much does the Sierra Leone eVisa cost?

For non-African nationals it is roughly USD 80-100 for a single-entry tourist/visit eVisa, paid online during the application.

Q: How long can I stay in Sierra Leone?

The standard tourist eVisa or visa on arrival permits a stay of up to 30 days.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Sierra Leone and may be checked on arrival.

Q: Is Sierra Leone part of the Schengen area?

No. Sierra Leone is in West Africa. The Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to it.

A Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter Sierra Leone. The recommended route is the eVisa obtained online before travel; a visa on arrival (USD 80) is technically available but discouraged, as airlines may deny boarding without a pre-approved visa. Sierra Leone is not visa-free for Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders. Sierra Leone operates a tiered visa system: ECOWAS member-state citizens enter visa-free, while all other nationalities (including Saudi Arabia) require a visa. Two practical channels exist for Saudi travelers: an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for online before departure, and a visa on arrival at Freetown International Airport (Lungi) and the land borders at Jendema and Gbalamuya for a fee of USD 80 (one-month validity). Both the Sierra Leone Immigration Department and Visit Sierra Leone strongly recommend obtaining the eVisa in advance rather than relying on visa on arrival, because airlines may refuse boarding to passengers who do not hold a pre-approved visa, and airport processing can cause delays. The eVisa is generally a single-entry document valid for 90 days from issue, permitting a stay of up to 30 days, with non-African nationals paying roughly USD 80-100. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. Sierra Leone is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Verdict: visa required, best obtained as an eVisa before travel.

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

eVisa (single entry, tourist/visit) - visa on arrival also available

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 80-100 (non-African nationals); visa on arrival USD 80

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3 business days for eVisa

standard track

Validity

90 days from issue (use within validity)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

As a Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holder you are not in the ECOWAS visa-free group, so a visa is required. Choose the eVisa route for the smoothest entry.

· Visa required· eVisa recommended

/02

Gather your documents

Prepare a passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport photo on a white background, return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation or an invitation letter.

· 6-month passport· Photo + ticket + accommodation

/03

Apply on the official eVisa portal

Submit your application through the official Sierra Leone Immigration Department channel. Avoid third-party sites that add surcharges.

· Official portal only

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay the eVisa fee (approximately USD 80-100 for non-African nationals) online by card during the application.

· Pay online

/05

Receive and print your eVisa

Wait roughly 3 business days for approval, then download and print the eVisa approval to present at check-in and on arrival.

· ~3 business days· Print approval

/06

Enter Sierra Leone

Present your passport and printed eVisa at Freetown International Airport (Lungi). Carry proof of yellow fever vaccination, which is required for entry.

· Lungi Airport· Yellow fever certificate

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

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

required

RequiredApproved eVisa printout (or funds for visa on arrival USD 80)

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

required

RequiredRecent passport-size photo, white background

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

required

RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation or invitation letter

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

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

required

RequiredVisa fee payment (card for eVisa / cash for VOA)

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

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

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

recommended

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.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Sierra Leone (Wikipedia)Sierra Leone Immigration Department - Visa on Arrival Visit Sierra Leone - Online Visa / eVisa

Application link included: Visa policy of Sierra Leone (Wikipedia)

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa fee (non-African nationals)USD 80-100Single-entry tourist/visit eVisa paid online

Visa on arrival feeUSD 80Non-AU nationals at Lungi airport and land borders; one-month validity

AU/African national visa on arrivalUSD 25-35Reduced rate; not applicable to Saudi nationals

Total estimateUSD 80 — USD 100incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, before travel)

About 3 business days

Recommended channel. Apply online, receive approval by email, print it. Avoids boarding refusal and airport delays.

Visa on arrival

At the border on arrival

Available at Lungi airport and Jendema/Gbalamuya land borders for USD 80, but airlines may deny boarding without a pre-approved visa.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Not an ECOWAS member

Sierra Leone waives visas only for ECOWAS citizens; Saudi Arabia is outside this bloc, so a visa is required.

High

/02

eVisa system in place

Sierra Leone introduced an electronic visa to let non-exempt travelers apply online before arrival.

High

/03

Airline boarding requirements

Carriers may refuse boarding to passengers without a pre-approved visa, making the eVisa the safer choice over visa on arrival.

Medium

/04

Tourism and short visits permitted

The visa categories cover tourism, business, religious and family visits for short stays of up to 30 days.

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

Saudi Arabia to Sierra Leone route verified

Confirmed via Sierra Leone Immigration Department and Visit Sierra Leone that Saudi ordinary passport holders require a visa; eVisa is the recommended channel and visa on arrival (USD 80) remains available.

/09 — The questions