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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone visa requirements for Afghan citizens

e-Visa

Afghan citizens need an e-visa for Sierra Leone, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Entry rules for Afghanistan passport holders

Before traveling to Sierra Leone, Afghan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Sierra Leone government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Sierra Leone immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Afghan passport ranks #199 worldwide, opening 26 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (4 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Sierra Leone is not among them — it is one of the 122 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Sierra Leonean citizens traveling to Afghanistan face a different rule: visa required.

Across Western Africa as a whole, 5 of 16 destinations are open to Afghan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Sierra Leone

Capital
Freetown
Region
Western Africa
Currency
Leone (Le)
Languages
English

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Frequently asked questions

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Afghan citizens need an e-visa for Sierra Leone, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Can Afghan citizens apply online for entry to Sierra Leone?

Yes. Sierra Leone offers an online e-visa for Afghanistan passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.

What currency is used in Sierra Leone?

The currency in Sierra Leone is the Leone (Le). The capital city is Freetown.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: e-Visa for Afghan citizens traveling to Sierra Leone. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Sierra Leone embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.