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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Eswatini
description: "Citizens of Eswatini can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $100. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Eswatini

Citizens of Eswatini 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
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $100
- **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 (e.g., cash, credit card, or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months, have photo, onward ticket, funds, and yellow fever certificate if needed.
2. **Arrive at Sierra Leone border** — Present yourself at the immigration desk at the airport or land border.
3. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the arrival card provided at the point of entry.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 100 fee in cash (usually USD) at the immigration counter.
5. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will stamp your passport with the entry visa (valid for up to 30 days, single entry).

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed onboard or at the border
- **Passport-size photograph** (Travel): Recent color photo, white background
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or recent bank statement
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic country
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm accommodation

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately $500 equivalent
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Proof of sufficient funds is commonly asked at immigration

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all land borders; confirm with official sources before travel.
- The fee must be paid in US dollars cash; other currencies may not be accepted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $100.

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

Passport; Completed arrival card; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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