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Sierra Leone Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Freetown's Lungi International Airport for stays of up to 30 days, on presentation of a valid passport, return ticket and yellow fever certificate.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Completed arrival visa form
  • 1-2 recent passport photos
  • Proof of return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory — Zambia is a listed endemic country
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Visa fee payable in USD cash
  • Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) captured at the immigration desk

Visa types

  • Visitor visa on arrival: single entry, up to 30 days, fee approx. US$80
  • Business visa on arrival: same process, invitation letter from a Sierra Leonean company required
  • Residence/work permit: required for stays beyond 30 days or employment, arranged through the Sierra Leone Immigration Department in Freetown

Visa on arrival

  • Available at the Lungi International Airport immigration desk
  • Queue at the visa-on-arrival counter after landing
  • Submit passport, arrival form, yellow fever certificate and return ticket
  • Pay the fee in USD cash
  • Have photo and fingerprints taken
  • Receive the visa stamp; processing takes about 20-40 minutes depending on flight arrival volume

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: approx. US$80, payable in cash (crisp, undamaged notes preferred)
  • No separate service fee
  • Total cost: approximately US$80
  • Processing: on the spot, about 20-40 minutes
  • No express lane available

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Carry your yellow fever certificate in hand luggage — it is checked before the visa counter
  • Bring exact USD cash, since change is not always available
  • There is no Sierra Leonean mission in Zambia, so pre-trip questions go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Freetown
  • Overstays are fined per day, so arrange any extension at the Immigration Department in Freetown before the 30 days expire

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.