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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: "Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands

Citizens of the Netherlands 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:** $100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Suggested $500+ in cash or card

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport valid 6+ months, print flight, hotel, and vaccination proof.
2. **Travel to Sierra Leone** — Arrive at Freetown International Airport (Lungi) or other border entry.
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Follow signs for 'Visa on Arrival' before passport control.
4. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the immigration form provided at the counter.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay $100 USD in cash (exact amount preferred) and receive receipt.
6. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — Officer stamps your passport with a 30-day tourist visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have blank pages for visa stamp.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sierra Leone.
- **Hotel booking or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Can be a printed reservation or invitation letter.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry; may be checked on arrival.
- **Passport-sized photographs (2)** (Identity, optional): May be requested for visa form.
- **Sufficient funds proof (bank statement or cash)** (Financial, optional): Immigration may ask; recommended to have cash USD.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Suggested $500+ in cash or card
- bank statement
- cash

Immigration may ask to show ability to support stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Freetown airport and select land borders; check entry points in advance.
- Always carry USD cash for the fee as ATMs may be unreliable.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry.
- Rules may change; verify with the nearest embassy before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport has at least 6 months of remaining validity from the date of entry.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Always have a printed return or onward ticket to show.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement to prove financial means.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Sierra Leone?

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

### How long can citizens of the Netherlands stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $100.

### What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Sierra Leone?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return or onward flight ticket; Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Passport-sized photographs (2); Sufficient funds proof (bank statement or cash).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Sierra Leone visa for every passport](/visa/sierra-leone)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)