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title: Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested at entry (no specific amount stated)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at Freetown International Airport or land border.
2. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, onward ticket, and visa fee (USD $80) at the immigration desk.
3. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer issues a single-entry visa valid for up to 30 days.
4. **Proceed to passport control** — After stamping, go through standard immigration clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight itinerary showing departure from Sierra Leone.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash to cover stay may be requested.
- **Visa application form (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Sometimes a simple form is filled out on arrival.
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity, optional): May be required for visa sticker.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but no official minimum is stated.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is not always guaranteed; confirm with Sierra Leone embassy or official sources before travel.
- Some nationalities may be denied VOA without prior approval – verify on official immigration website.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **No return/onward ticket** — Always carry a confirmed onward or return flight ticket.
- **Insufficient funds or suspicious travel purpose** — Carry enough cash/bank statement and have clear travel plans.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Sierra Leone?

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

### How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Sierra Leone visa cost for citizens of Timor-Leste?

Government fee: $80.

### What documents do citizens of Timor-Leste need for Sierra Leone?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (if applicable); Passport-size photographs (2).

### 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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