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

Citizens of Vanuatu 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 · 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:** $80
- **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 stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at airport in Sierra Leone** — Proceed to immigration area after landing.
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill out the visa-on-arrival application form at the immigration counter.
3. **Submit required documents** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, yellow fever certificate, and proof of funds.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 80 fee in cash (exact change preferred).
5. **Receive visa and clear immigration** — The visa is affixed to your passport; proceed through border control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): At least 6 months validity and at least one blank page
- **Passport-size photograph** (Supporting): One recent colour photo
- **Completed arrival form** (Supporting): Provided on arrival at the airport
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Sierra Leone
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Sierra Leone

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Immigration may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if you cannot prove onward travel or sufficient funds.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory; without it you may be denied entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Lack of onward or return ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return flight ticket.
- **No yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
- **Insufficient funds for stay** — Carry enough cash (or bank statement) to show you can support yourself.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Vanuatu can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · 30 days.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $80.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

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