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Sierra Leone Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

French citizens can obtain a Sierra Leone tourist visa on arrival at Freetown's international airport, or apply in advance via the eVisa portal; fee around USD 80, with on-arrival processing under an hour.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date
  • Completed application form (online via ecitizen.gov.sl, or paper form at the airport counter)
  • Passport-style photo, color, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  • Proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination, mandatory for entry
  • Travel health insurance recommended but not mandatory
  • Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) collected at the immigration desk on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, valid up to 30 days and extendable, fee approximately USD 80
  • eVisa (pre-approved): same terms, applied for online in advance via ecitizen.gov.sl to avoid the airport queue
  • Business visa: single or multiple entry, requires an invitation letter from a Sierra Leonean company, fee approximately USD 160 for multiple entry

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Freetown Lungi International Airport for French passport holders
  • Present passport, yellow fever certificate, photo and return ticket at the visa desk before immigration
  • Fee USD 80, payable in cash — notes should be clean, post-2006 series
  • Processing takes roughly 30-45 minutes given manual form-filling and biometric capture
  • Pre-applying via the eVisa portal is recommended to reduce airport wait times

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: approximately USD 80 for single entry
  • No separate VFS fee — apply directly with the government or at the airport
  • Total cost: approximately USD 80
  • On-arrival processing: 30-45 minutes
  • eVisa online pre-approval: 3-5 business days

Tips for France travelers

  • Apply for the eVisa online at least a week before travel to avoid the airport queue and reduce risk of denial
  • Common rejection reason: missing or expired yellow fever certificate
  • Carry exact USD cash for the on-arrival fee, since change is not always available
  • Extensions are handled at the Immigration Department in Freetown before the initial 30 days expire
  • Check current French Foreign Ministry travel advisories for Sierra Leone before departure

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.