UK ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone. The recommended route is the official eVisa applied for online before travel; a visa-on-arrival (US$80, cash) is also available at Lungi International Airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. A United Kingdom ordinary passport holder is NOT visa-free for Sierra Leone and must hold a valid visa to enter for tourism. Two routes exist: (1) an official eVisa obtained online via evisa.sl before departure, and (2) a visa-on-arrival paid in cash US dollars at the airport. Both grant a short stay of up to 30 days on a single-entry visa that remains valid for 90 days from issue. The eVisa is the recommended, lower-risk option because approval is confirmed before you fly and it avoids airport queues and cash-handling issues. Passports must have at least six months validity beyond the visa application date and at least one blank page. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory and checked at the border, and an Airport Security Fee of US$25 applies on arrival and departure. This information is confirmed by UK GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Sierra Leone Immigration Department official eVisa portal as of 2026-05-30. There is no visa-waiver or visa-free arrangement between the UK and Sierra Leone for ordinary passports.
eVisa (single entry) - visa-on-arrival also available
最长停留
Up to 30 days
每次入境
入境次数
Single entry
自签发日起
签证费
US$80 (eVisa or visa-on-arrival)
仅领事费
办理时间
Approximately 3 business days for eVisa
常规通道
有效期
90 days from issue
自签发日起
/02 — 办理流程
如何申请
/01
Confirm passport validity and documents
Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your visa application date and has a blank page. Get a yellow fever vaccination and keep the certificate.
· 6 months validity· Yellow fever certificate
/02
Open the official eVisa portal
Go to evisa.sl, the Sierra Leone Immigration Department's official eVisa site. Avoid third-party agents that charge inflated fees.
· evisa.sl· Official only
/03
Complete the online application
Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and select a single-entry tourist/visit eVisa for up to 30 days.
· Single entry· Tourist visit
/04
Upload supporting documents
Upload a passport bio-page scan, a recent white-background passport photo, proof of accommodation, and a return/onward ticket.
· Photo· Hotel booking· Return ticket
/05
Pay the visa fee and submit
Pay the US$80 fee through the portal's approved payment channel and submit. Processing typically takes around 3 business days.
· US$80· ~3 business days
/06
Travel with your approval and pay airport fees
Print or save the eVisa approval, present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival, and pay the US$25 Airport Security Fee.
· Print eVisa· US$25 airport fee
/03 — 材料清单
所需材料
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必需UK passport valid 6+ months beyond visa application date
护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期
required
必需At least one blank passport page
护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期
required
必需Approved eVisa printout or visa-on-arrival arranged
按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件
required
必需Yellow fever vaccination certificate
按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件
required
必需Recent passport-size photo (white background)
按官方尺寸、背景和拍摄时限提供原件或电子照片
required
必需Confirmed return or onward ticket
与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函
required
必需Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函
required
必需Funds for US$25 Airport Security Fee on arrival and departure
银行流水、存款、收入或资产证明，姓名和日期需清晰
required
建议US dollars cash if using visa-on-arrival (US$80)
eVisa fee (single entry)US$80Paid online via the official evisa.sl portal
Visa-on-arrival feeUS$80Paid in cash US dollars at Lungi International Airport
Airport Security FeeUS$25Payable on both arrival and departure (online, mobile money, or bank)
总计估算US$105 — US$130含全部
/05 — 办理时间
办理时间
eVisa (online, before travel)
~3 business days
Apply via evisa.sl and receive electronic approval before you fly; lowest risk and recommended.
Visa-on-arrival
At the border
Pay US$80 in cash US dollars at Lungi International Airport on arrival; convenient but depends on airport processing and cash availability.
/06 — 拒签风险
常见拒签原因
按频率
/01
No UK-Sierra Leone visa waiver
There is no visa-free or visa-waiver arrangement for UK ordinary passport holders; a visa is required for all visits.
High
/02
Missing yellow fever certificate
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and checked at entry; travelers without one can be refused.
Medium
/03
Insufficient passport validity
Passports must be valid 6 months beyond the visa application date with a blank page; otherwise entry is denied.
Medium
/04
No onward ticket or accommodation proof
Immigration may require proof of return travel and a place to stay; failure can delay or block entry.
Low
/05
Using unofficial visa agents
Third-party sites charge inflated fees and can submit faulty applications; always use evisa.sl.
Low
/07 — 抵达之后
落地后须知
/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 — 政策历史
政策变更记录
自 2024 年起
2026-05-30
United Kingdom to Sierra Leone route verified
Confirmed via GOV.UK travel advice and the Sierra Leone Immigration Department eVisa portal that UK ordinary passport holders require a visa; eVisa (US$80, ~3 days, 30-day single entry) is recommended, with visa-on-arrival (US$80 cash) also available. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — 常见问题
常见问题
Can UK citizens enter Sierra Leone without a visa?—
No. UK ordinary passport holders need a visa. You can get an eVisa online before travel or a visa-on-arrival at the airport.
Should I get an eVisa or a visa-on-arrival?+
How much does the Sierra Leone visa cost for UK travelers?+
How long can I stay and how many entries do I get?+