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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Samoa
description: "Citizens of Samoa can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $80. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Samoa

Citizens of Samoa 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
- **Government fee:** $80
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Travel to Sierra Leone by air or land border.
2. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Locate the Visa on Arrival desk at airport or border post.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photograph, arrival form, onward ticket, and USD 80 fee.
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped into passport, allowing up to 30 days stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond entry.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Obtained at airport immigration counter.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent colour photograph.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sierra Leone.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or host invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting, optional): Bank statement or cash for intended stay.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500 equivalent or proof of sufficient funds
- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

Immigration officer may ask for proof of funds.

## Good to know

- Visa is issued only at Freetown International Airport and a few land borders; check eligibility before travel.
- Single entry only; leaving and re-entering requires a new visa or application.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket before travel.
- **Previous immigration violations in Sierra Leone** — Ensure no overstays or prior violations.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $80.

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

Passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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