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Sierra Leone Visa Requirements for Uganda Citizens

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Uganda passport holders need an eVisa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Government of Sierra Leone eVisa portal — visa options for Uganda passports (African Union rate: single entry USD 25, multiple entry USD 50; stay 30 days) · checked 7 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Sierra Leone in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Uganda passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 25 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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eVisa for African Union nationals

eVisa
Fee
25 USD
Max stay
30 days
Valid for
90 days
Entries
Single

Single entry. A multiple-entry visa for African Union nationals, valid 365 days with a stay duration of 30 days, costs USD 50. The portal's terms say an online payment processing fee of 4.49% plus a fixed charge of $0.49 is reflected in the final amount due.

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What the Sierra Leone visa rules mean for Uganda travellers

Uganda passport holders need an eVisa to enter Sierra Leone. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email; it allows stays of up to 30 days. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the eVisa for African Union nationals, which costs 25 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Sierra Leone applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Sierra Leone's eVisa portal says that to apply, your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter the country.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Sierra Leone.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for visitors to Sierra Leone.
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source states a return or onward ticket requirement for visitors to Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone entry rules compared

Sierra Leone lets 29 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 169. Uganda citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon and Central African Republic. Overall the Uganda passport ranks #132 in the world with 36 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Uganda passport you can also visit 14 countries in the region without a visa, including Benin, Botswana, Eritrea, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi and Mozambique.

In the other direction, Sierra Leone citizens can visit Uganda visa-free.

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Arrival cards and declarations: Sierra Leone Health Declaration Form

72 hours

The National Public Health Agency's Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal says all travellers must complete a Health Declaration Form upon entry and exit, not more than 72 hours before the intended date of travel. The portal has an arrival form and a departure form.

National Public Health Agency, Sierra Leone — Health Travel Portal✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Uganda passport holders need an eVisa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Uganda citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 30 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Sierra Leone visa cost for Uganda citizens?

eVisa for African Union nationals: 25 USD.

How do Uganda citizens apply for a Sierra Leone eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.evisa.sl). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's eVisa portal says that to apply, your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter the country.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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