199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Check requirements
Travel photo of Sierra Leone

Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leonean Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Sierra Leone Passport Holders Travel?

Sierra Leone passport holders can visit 39 countries without a visa, 13 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Sierra Leone passport #125 of 199.

Check another passport

39
Visa-free destinations
13
With unlimited stay
26
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (17 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Sierra Leone

Below is the full list of countries that Sierra Leone citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Sierra Leone passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BelizeBelize Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BotswanaBotswana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free 30 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GhanaGhana Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GuineaGuinea Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LiberiaLiberia Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MaliMali Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of NigerNiger Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of NigeriaNigeria Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of UgandaUganda Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days

Unlimited stay countries for Sierra Leone passport

13 countries let Sierra Leone passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of BelizeBelize
  • Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
  • Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde
  • Flag of GhanaGhana
  • Flag of GuineaGuinea
  • Flag of Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau
  • Flag of JamaicaJamaica
  • Flag of LiberiaLiberia
  • Flag of MaliMali
  • Flag of NigerNiger
  • Flag of NigeriaNigeria
  • Flag of TogoTogo
  • Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Sierra Leone citizens

Holders of a Sierra Leone passport can travel to 39 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 13 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 26 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 20 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 2 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Sierra Leone citizens can reach 61 countries without a classic visa application. A further 37 countries offer an eVisa, and 100 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin and Botswana, among many others.

Where can Sierra Leone citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Sierra Leone passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (13 countries)

Belize, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Togo and Trinidad and Tobago

180 days (6 months) (2 countries)

Barbados and Dominica

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (17 countries)

Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Lesotho, Mauritius, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal and 2 more

30 days (1 month) (5 countries)

Eswatini, Malawi, Malaysia, Micronesia and Singapore

Key takeaways for Sierra Leone passport holders

With 39 visa-free destinations, the Sierra Leone passport ranks #125 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Sierra Leone citizens

How many countries can Sierra Leone passport holders visit without a visa?

Sierra Leone passport holders can visit 39 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 13 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 26 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (20) and electronic travel authorisations (2), Sierra Leone citizens can enter 61 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Sierra Leone citizens?

13 countries let Sierra Leone passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Belize, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Togo and Trinidad and Tobago.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Sierra Leone passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 17 countries, including Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Kiribati, Lesotho and 7 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Sierra Leone citizens?

Apart from the 13 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Barbados and Dominica.

Where is the Sierra Leone passport ranked?

With 39 visa-free destinations the Sierra Leone passport ranks #125 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Sierra Leone passport holders: 39 visa-free, 20 visa on arrival, 2 eTA and 37 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

← All passports