🇸🇱Sierra Leone Visa for British Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival30 days max stay

British passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Sierra Leone (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Landing visa (visa on arrival) per NTB official policy effective 5 September 2019 and SLID landing-visa page (March 2023). Available at Freetown International Airport, Jendema (border with Liberia) and Gbalamuya (border with Guinea). Fee: Le800,000 single entry / Le1,200,000 multiple re-entry per SLID March 2023 (original NTB 2019 quoted USD 80). Duration: 30 days; extendable once in-country.

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Entering Sierra Leone on a British passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Sierra Leone border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Sierra Leone visa cost for British citizens

Visa on Arrival - non-AU nationals

USD 80

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Visa on Arrival - African Union nationals

USD 25

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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Sierra Leone visa for British citizens — FAQ

Do British citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

British passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Sierra Leone (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

How long can British citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

British passport holders can stay in Sierra Leone for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do British citizens need for Sierra Leone?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Sierra Leone visa category.

How much does the Sierra Leone visa cost for British citizens?

The Sierra Leone visa on arrival - non-au nationals fee is USD 80.

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