Sierra Leone Visa on Arrival — Quick Summary
✅ April 2026 — ConfirmedVisa on arrival: USD 80 · 30 days · Single entry · Available to most nationalities · At Lungi International Airport · USD cash only
Visa Cost & Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Visa fee | USD 80 — single entry, 30 days |
| Payment | USD cash only — exact change preferred |
| Duration | 30 days from entry date |
| Entry type | Single entry |
| Extension | Available at Freetown Immigration (fee applies) |
| Processing time | 10–30 min at desk |
| Where | Lungi International Airport (FNA) |
⚠️ Bring Exact USD CashThe immigration desk does not always have change. Have exactly USD 80 or USD 100 bills at most. Large bills may not be accepted.
Required Documents
- Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity from arrival date
- USD 80 in cash — exact or close to exact, clean USD bills
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory, checked before immigration
- Completed arrival card — given on the plane or available at the terminal
- Onward / return ticket — evidence you are departing Sierra Leone
- Hotel booking confirmation — accommodation address required on arrival card
- Passport-size photo — 1 photo recommended (not always required)
Step-by-Step — Lungi Airport Arrival
1
Health Screening
Temperature check and yellow fever certificate inspection immediately on landing. Have your vaccination card easily accessible.
2
Complete Arrival Card
Fill in the arrival form — name, passport details, accommodation address. Use: Hariom Yogi Guest House, Opposite Lungi International Airport, Lungi, if staying with us.
3
Visa on Arrival Desk
Pay USD 80. Show onward ticket and hotel booking. Queue can be long on busy flights — be patient.
4
Immigration Stamp
Receive 30-day entry stamp. Proceed to baggage claim.
5
Exit Arrivals
Exit the terminal. Yogi Guest House is directly opposite — 2-minute walk. Or arrange your onward transfer to Freetown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Sierra Leone visa on arrival?
Yes. Most nationalities receive visa on arrival at Lungi Airport. The fee is USD 80 for 30 days.
Is yellow fever vaccination required for Sierra Leone?
Yes. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory. It is checked at the health screening desk before immigration.
How long does immigration take at Lungi Airport?
Allow 30–90 minutes from touchdown to clearing immigration, depending on the size of your flight.
Can I pay the Sierra Leone visa by card?
No. USD cash only at the immigration desk.
What address should I put on the arrival card?
If staying at Yogi: "Hariom Yogi Guest House, Opposite Lungi International Airport, Lungi, Sierra Leone."
Can I extend my Sierra Leone visa?
Yes — at the Sierra Leone Immigration Department in Freetown. Contact us for current extension process guidance.
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