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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of El Salvador
description: Citizens of El Salvador need a visa for Sierra Leone and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Sierra Leone visa for citizens of El Salvador

Citizens of El Salvador need a visa for Sierra Leone and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Application site: https://www.evisa.sl/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://www.evisa.sl/ and click 'Start a new VISA application'
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport, photo, itinerary, accommodation, bank statement, and yellow fever certificate
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay using a major credit or debit card
5. **Receive eVisa approval and travel** — Approval is sent via email; print the approval letter and present it upon arrival in Sierra Leone

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Recent color photo with white background
- **Flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed round-trip or onward ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Booking confirmation for entire stay
- **Bank statement** (Financial): Last 3 months showing sufficient funds
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travelers

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement

Sufficient funds to cover stay

## Good to know

- Each traveler, including infants and children, must obtain a separate eVisa

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months
- **Missing required documents** — Upload all required documents in the correct format

## FAQs

### Do citizens of El Salvador need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Citizens of El Salvador need a visa for Sierra Leone and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of El Salvador stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of El Salvador need for Sierra Leone?

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Bank statement; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.evisa.sl/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [Home · Sierra Leone Immigration Department](https://slid.gov.sl/)
- [Sierra Leone Immigration eVisa Website](https://evisa.sl/)
- SL Immigration — Sierra Leone Directorate of Immigration (sl-immigration.app, third-party site)
- [evisa.sl](https://www.evisa.sl/)

## More

- [Sierra Leone visa for every passport](/visa/sierra-leone)
- [Every destination for El Salvador passport holders](/visa/passport/el-salvador)