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

Citizens of Bulgaria 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
- **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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid 6 months, photographs, and onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at Sierra Leone airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at Freetown International Airport (or other entry points).
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form and submit with documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (USD or local currency, as specified).
5. **Receive visa** — Visa is stamped into passport, typically valid for 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photographs
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel from Sierra Leone
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel, optional): Proof of accommodation may be requested
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry to Sierra Leone

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival policy may change without notice; confirm with Sierra Leone embassy before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
- **Insufficient funds or incomplete documents** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and all required documents.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Bulgaria can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Return/onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Hotel reservation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Sierra Leone visa for every passport](/visa/sierra-leone)
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