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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $80. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $80
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the immigration desk or visa-on-arrival counter after landing.
2. **Submit documents and complete form** — Present your passport, photos, hotel reservation, onward ticket, and fill out an arrival/visa application form.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (USD or Sierra Leonean Leone) as required by the officer.
4. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — The visa is affixed in your passport; you may proceed to baggage claim and customs.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed airline ticket showing departure from Sierra Leone
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Supporting): Proof of accommodation for the entire stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic region
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): USD 80 (or equivalent in local currency) payable on arrival

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for the duration of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask for proof of sufficient funds; carrying at least $200 is advisable.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is granted at the discretion of immigration officers; have all documents ready.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if coming from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always carry a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Double-check all required documents before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sierra Leone visa cost for citizens of Australia?

Government fee: $80.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Sierra Leone?

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee in cash.

### How long must my passport be valid for Sierra Leone?

At least 6 months.

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