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Entry & visa

China → Sierra Leone

Visa on arrival

The immigration page states the visa on arrival is valid for one month only; it does not state a guaranteed day count.

For short tourism, business, family/friend, religious, academic or ordinary visits; not for employment, study, dependants, diplomats or similar purposes. Available at Freetown International Airport, Jendema and Gbalamuya; single entry only.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents & how to apply

  • Application ID issued after online payment and approval — Must be presented to the immigration office at the point of entry.
  • Passport used for the application — The official page does not state a specific passport-validity period.

💳 80 USD (government fee) 📍 Apply and pay online through the official Sierra Leone eVisa System; after approval, present the application ID to immigration at the point of entry.

Visa on arrival applies only to short visits for tourism, business, religion, academic purposes, or ordinary visits to family/friends; it is valid for one month and single entry only. China passport holders are listed under the non-AU fee category, with an official fee of USD 80.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Common questions

Does a Chinese passport holder with a valid US visa enter Sierra Leone visa-free for a short tourist or business visit?

I found no Sierra Leone rule making a US visa a visa waiver; the sourced bare-passport outcome is visa on arrival for Chinese passport holders.

How long may Singapore passport holders stay in Sierra Leone for a short visit?

Singapore MFA states Singaporeans may stay in Sierra Leone up to 30 days with a visa issued on arrival.

Can Taiwanese passport holders get a visa on arrival for Sierra Leone?

The sourced rule lists Taiwanese passport holders as requiring an eVisa, not visa on arrival.

Do US passport holders need to obtain an eVisa before a short visit to Sierra Leone?

US passport holders are listed as eligible for visa on arrival at the designated entry points.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.