Sierra Leone visa requirements for Liberians

Travel and visa requirements

Sierra Leonean Visa is not required for Liberians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Liberia citizens visiting Sierra Leone can do so without making applications for a visa if they intend to stay for at least 30 days as determined by the embassy.
  • Passports of visitors must be valid for 6 months beyond arrival into Sierra Leone.
  • Liberia citizens are required to present a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry.
  • Dogs and cats must be accompanied by an import permit from the Veterinary Department as well as an additional certificate of vaccination against Rabies and a health certificate in English.
  • Visitors are allowed up to $10,000 equivalent upon entry but there are no restrictions on currencies upon exit.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary is required from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Sierra Leone.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in destination such as pay stubs, traveller's checks, and/or most recent bank statement must be provided.
  • Liberia citizens departing from Sierra Leone are required to pay a traveller service charge of USD 40.
  • Sierra Leone uses the Greenwich Mean Time, therefore, there is no time difference between Liberia and Sierra Leone.
  • The climate of Sierra Leone is tropical with two seasons determining the agricultural cycle- the rainy season from May to November, and a dry season from December to May.
  • There are a number of systems of transport in Sierra Leone, which has a road, air and water infrastructure, including a network of highways and several airports. 
  • The estimated flight time from Monrovia, Liberia to Lungi, Sierra Leone is 58 minutes.
  • In Sierra Leone, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Although Sierra Leone is officially a secular state, Islam and Christianity are the two main religions in the country. 
  • The Loma Mountains, Tiwai Island, Lake Sonfon and Tingi Hills Forest reserve are just a few of the main tourist attractions in Sierra Leone.
  • This country houses the most amazing natural resources and has since long relied on mining, especially of diamonds, for its economic sustenance.
  • Sierra Leone, also known as “the little jewel” in West Africa is blessed with a fusion of different cultures, religions and races.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there airports in Sierra Leone?

There are ten regional airports in Sierra Leone, and one international airport, the Lungi International airport located in the coastal town of Lungi in Northern Sierra Leone is the primary airport for domestic and international travel to or from Sierra Leone. 

What is the national food of Sierra Leone?

Rice is the staple food of Sierra Leone and is consumed at virtually every meal daily. The rice is prepared in numerous ways and topped with a variety of sauces made from some of Sierra Leone's favourite toppings, including potato leaves, cassava leaves, crain crain, okra soup, fried fish and groundnut stew.

What is the meaning of Sierra Leone?

A Portuguese explorer gave the country its name, which means “lion mountains” in 1462.

What is Sierra Leone famous for?

Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa has a special significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade as the departure point for thousands of west African captives. 

Is it safe to travel to Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is not the safest place for a woman to be visiting alone. If you do, be sure to avoid remote streets, both during day and night, and do not flash your belongings or handle money in public. Stay out of the streets at night and be vigilant for any possible dangers at all times.

Is Sierra Leone a poor or rich country?

Sierra Leone is marked by the poorest standards of living. It has the seventh-lowest life expectancy and one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. Seventy per cent of the population lives below the poverty line