United States to Sierra Leone visa requirements

US passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone. The fastest and recommended route is the official eVisa at evisa.sl: a single-entry tourist visa allowing up to 30 days, valid 90 days from issue, costing about US$80-100. Apply online and pay before travel. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory, and a US$25 airport security fee (SecuriPass) must be paid before arrival/departure. A United States ordinary passport holder cannot enter Sierra Leone without a visa for any length of stay. Sierra Leone launched an electronic visa (eVisa) system in 2019, and it is now the primary and recommended way for US tourists to obtain entry authorization. Applications are made online through the official government portal (evisa.sl), with payment made before approval; the approved eVisa is delivered electronically and presented on arrival at Freetown's Lungi International Airport (FNA). The standard tourist eVisa is single-entry, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. The US Department of State notes a visa is required and must be obtained before travel; while a visa-on-arrival facility exists at Freetown airport, it is NOT recommended as a primary option because airlines may deny boarding to passengers without a pre-arranged visa and it can cause significant airport delays. All travelers must carry a valid yellow fever immunization card, and a US$25 airport security fee must be paid (online via securipass.sl or through approved banks/mobile money) before arrival or departure. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival with at least one blank page. Reported eVisa government fees run roughly US$80, with third-party facilitation services charging around US$100 for non-Africans; conservative budgeting of US$80-130 plus the security fee is advised.