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France → Sierra Leone: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa on arrival

Sierra Leone grants a visa on arrival to France citizens (up to 30 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist Visa (Single Entry)

    Single-entry non-immigrant visa for vacation, holiday, and tourism, 30-day stay.
    Who fits: Non-exempt foreign visitors entering Sierra Leone for vacation, holiday, or tourism without paid work.
    Gov fees: eVisa portal: USD 80.00 single entry (non-African Union, 90-day validity, 30-day stay) / USD 25.00 single entry (African Union). Mission tariffs vary: UK £109.00 single; Kuwait KD30 single; New York other nationals US$40.00 six-month single. — Fees are non-refundable and vary by post, nationality, and reciprocity. Confirm the exact amount locally before paying.
    Official source: MFAIC — Visa (types and requirements) · Government of Sierra Leone eVisa System · Sierra Leone Immigration Department — Home (Apply eVisa) · Sierra Leone High Commission UK — Visa Service · Sierra Leone High Commission UK — Processing Instructions & Fees · Embassy of Sierra Leone in Kuwait — Visas
    Sierra Leone eVisa application https://www.evisa.sl/

    Documents

    • Visa application form completed and signed
    • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
    • 2 passport photographs (Kuwait post: 35mm x 45mm; UK post: 35mm x 45mm)
    • International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
    • Copy of round-trip airline tickets or travel itinerary
    • Evidence of hotel reservation or accommodation
    • Application-fee payment proof (non-refundable; method varies by post)

    FAQ

    How long can I stay on a single-entry tourist visa?
    The tourist or business single-entry visa is usually valid for 3 months from the date issued, for a stay not to exceed 30 days.

    Does the visa guarantee entry?
    No. A Sierra Leone visa is only pre-entry clearance; the Immigration Officer at the Port of Entry may grant or deny admission.

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