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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Guyana
description: "Citizens of Guyana 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 Guyana

Citizens of Guyana 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
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the immigration counter at the airport or land border
2. **Fill out arrival/visa on arrival form** — Complete the visa application form provided at the entry point
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and visa fee (if any)
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer will stamp visa in your passport upon approval

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Usually provided on board or at immigration
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): 2 recent photos
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sierra Leone
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Mandatory for travelers from endemic countries

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Credit card

Exact amount not specified; common requirement is $50–$100 per day

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival availability may vary by nationality; confirm with airline before travel.
- Some ports of entry may not issue visa on arrival; check with Sierra Leone Immigration.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination proof** — Get vaccinated and carry valid certificate

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity); Completed arrival form; Passport-size photographs; 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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