Dutch passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone. The simplest route is the official eVisa applied for online before travel; a visa on arrival is also available to EU nationals. Sierra Leone is not visa-free for Netherlands ordinary passport holders. The recommended and most reliable option is the official eVisa, applied for online at evisa.sl before departure. A single-entry tourist eVisa typically costs around USD 80, is processed within about 3 business days, and allows a stay of up to 30 days. As an EU national, a Dutch traveler is also eligible for a visa on arrival (USD 80, valid 1 month) at Freetown's Lungi International Airport and at the Jendema (Liberia) and Gbalamuya (Guinea) land borders, but securing the eVisa in advance avoids queues and the risk of being denied boarding. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
eVisa (single-entry tourist) - VOA also available to EU nationals
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
Approx. USD 80 (eVisa); USD 80 (visa on arrival)
仅领事费
办理时间
Around 3 business days
常规通道
有效期
Enter within 90 days of issue; 30-day stay
自签发日起
/02 — 办理流程
如何申请
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Confirm passport and yellow fever status
Ensure your Dutch passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay and has a blank page. Obtain a yellow fever vaccination and keep the international certificate, which is mandatory for entry.
· 6 months validity· Yellow fever mandatory
/02
Go to the official eVisa portal
Open the official Sierra Leone Immigration eVisa site at evisa.sl. Avoid third-party agents that add service fees and may not be authorized.
· evisa.sl· Official only
/03
Complete the online application
Fill in your personal, passport and travel details, select the tourist single-entry visa, and upload a passport photo, passport bio page, and proof of accommodation or invitation.
· Passport photo· Accommodation proof
/04
Pay the visa fee online
Pay the eVisa fee (approximately USD 80) by card through the portal. Keep the payment confirmation.
· ~USD 80· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
After approval (typically about 3 business days), download and print the eVisa approval letter. Carry a printed copy for boarding and immigration.
· ~3 business days· Print copy
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Travel and clear immigration
Present your passport, printed eVisa, yellow fever certificate, return ticket and accommodation proof to immigration on arrival at Lungi International Airport.
· Lungi (Freetown)· Carry documents
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必需Dutch passport valid 6+ months beyond stay with a blank page
护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期
required
必需Approved and printed Sierra Leone eVisa
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-sized 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Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or invitation letter
Tourist eVisa (single entry)USD 80Paid online at evisa.sl; figure varies slightly by visa type
Visa on arrival (EU nationals)USD 80Payable at airport or land border; eVisa in advance is safer
Yellow fever vaccinationEUR 50-90At a Dutch travel clinic; certificate mandatory for entry
总计估算USD 80 — USD 180含全部
/05 — 办理时间
办理时间
eVisa (online, before travel)
~3 business days
Apply at evisa.sl, pay online, receive approval to print. Recommended for predictability and to avoid boarding refusal.
Visa on arrival (EU nationals)
At the border
Available to EU nationals at Lungi airport and land borders for USD 80, valid 1 month. Riskier as it depends on conditions at arrival.
/06 — 拒签风险
常见拒签原因
按频率
/01
Sierra Leone requires a visa for Dutch nationals
Netherlands is not on Sierra Leone's visa-exempt list (mainly ECOWAS and a few others), so a visa is mandatory.
High
/02
eVisa is the recommended channel
The official eVisa lets you secure entry approval before flying, avoiding airport queues and boarding refusal.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required at entry; travelers without it can be refused or vaccinated at the border.
Medium
/04
Visa on arrival available to EU nationals
As an EU citizen, a Dutch traveler may obtain a VOA, but conditions can change so advance eVisa is safer.
Medium
/05
Use only the official portal
Many third-party sites charge inflated fees; apply directly at 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
Netherlands to Sierra Leone route verified
Confirmed via the official Sierra Leone eVisa portal, the Sierra Leone Embassy in Brussels, and the Wikipedia visa policy summary that Dutch passport holders require a visa, with eVisa recommended (approx. USD 80, ~3 business days, 30-day single-entry stay) and visa on arrival available to EU nationals; yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — 常见问题
常见问题
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?—
Yes. A Netherlands ordinary passport holder needs a visa. The recommended option is the official eVisa obtained online before travel.
How much does the Sierra Leone eVisa cost?+
How long can I stay in Sierra Leone on a tourist visa?+
Is visa on arrival available for Dutch travelers?+