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

Citizens of Switzerland 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
- **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 the stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents before travel** — Ensure passport is valid for 6 months, have onward ticket, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, and yellow fever vaccination.
2. **Arrive at Sierra Leone airport / land border** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the port of entry.
3. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the form provided by immigration officers.
4. **Submit passport, documents, and photos** — Hand over your passport, supporting documents, and two passport photos.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee in cash (USD or local currency).
6. **Receive visa sticker and enter the country** — The visa is affixed to your passport; you may now proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity, with blank visa pages)** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter** (Travel): Proof of accommodation
- **Passport-sized photos (2)** (Identity): Taken at the border
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry to Sierra Leone
- **Visa application form (completed at border)** (Supporting): Provided on arrival
- **Visa fee (cash in USD or local currency)** (Supporting): Amount varies by nationality; pay at border

## Proof of funds


Have USD cash for visa-on-arrival fee (approximately $25 airport security fee also charged).

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry; failure to provide may result in denial of entry.
- Visa fee is payable in cash only – ensure you have USD or local currency on arrival.
- Passport must have at least one blank page for the visa sticker.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **Missing onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed onward or return ticket before travel.
- **Lack of yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry bank statements or sufficient cash to prove you can cover your stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity, with blank visa pages); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Passport-sized photos (2); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Sierra Leone Immigration eVisa Website](https://evisa.sl/)
- Sierra Leone Visa & Entry Requirements (2026) (thingstodoinsierraleone.com, third-party site)
- Visa & Entry Requirements | HELLO SIERRA LEONE (hellosierraleone.com, third-party site)

## More

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