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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of South Sudan
description: "Citizens of South Sudan 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 South Sudan

Citizens of South Sudan 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.*

Official application site: https://www.evisa.gov.ss/eligibility

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Sierra Leone port of entry** — Travel to Sierra Leone by air or land border with a valid passport.
2. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Go to the visa-on-arrival desk at the airport or border crossing.
3. **Submit required documents** — Present your passport, photos, onward ticket, and yellow fever certificate.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (USD or local currency) as required.
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp your passport with the visa on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival at the border.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos may be required.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash (USD or local currency) at the port of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel from Sierra Leone.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travelers arriving from endemic countries.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if documents are incomplete or if you are from a restricted nationality.
- Always confirm current visa policy with the nearest Sierra Leone embassy before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Carry a printed copy of your return or onward travel booking.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate.** — Get vaccinated and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Sudan need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Citizens of South Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Visa type: Visa on arrival.

### How long can citizens of South Sudan stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Sudan need for Sierra Leone?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-size photographs; Visa fee payment; Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.evisa.gov.ss/eligibility

## Sources

- [evisa.gov.ss - Apply for a South Sudan e-Visa online](https://www.evisa.gov.ss/eligibility)
- [Sierra Leone Immigration eVisa Website](https://www.evisa.sl/)
- Visa requirements for Sierra Leonean citizens - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)

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