Sierra Leone Visa Information:

Visas and Diplomatic Representations
Investing in Sierra Leone
Guidelines to Clearing Imports/Exports

Visa Procedures:

A. To contact a Sierra Leone High Commission or Consulate. Where there is no Embassy, apply for a visa at the address listed below.
B. Where there is no High Commission, Embassy or Consulate one can apply for visa at the port of entry. Lungi International Airport is the only entry by air.
C. A Sierra Leonean resident can apply for a visa for a foreigner who wishes to come to Sierra Leone but cannot find a Sierra Leone Consulate, Embassy or High Commission in this Country. Such visa is referred to as landing permit.To acquire a landing permit a form is given at the port of entry. One is required to fill the form; pay visa fees obtain receipt and fax information to the foreigner in question. Up front or upon arrival at part of entry. On private issues, a letter of invitation must have been obtained or received from the foreigner, which the individual will present with the application for entry visa. The visa can either be transit visa, single entry visa or multiple entries Visa.

Immigrations Department

The Deputy Chief Immigration Officer
Immigrations Department
15 Siaka Stevens St.
Freetown
Tel: 232-22-225081

Cost of Visa:
The cost varies according to the applicant nationality, and is subject to change:

American
US$100 (Le 260,000) - single entry
US$150 (Le 390,000) - multiple entry

Canadian
US$68 (Le 177,000) - single entry
US$136 (Le 354,000) - multiple entry

South African
US$97 (Le 252, 000)

Irish
US$107 (Le 280,000)

Chinese
US$20 (Le 52,000) - single entry
US$29 (Le 76,000) - multiple entry

Western European
US$62 (Le 163,000)

Lebanese
US$64 (Le 167,000) - single entry
US$129 (Le 335,000) - multiple entry

Indian
US$39 (Le 96,000) - single entry
US$60 (Le 156,000) - multiple entry

Investing in Sierra Leone
Guidelines to Clearing in Imports/Exports

Sierra Leone Missions Abroad

Diplomatic Representation in Sierra Leone

Embassies

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