Sierra Leone visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Sierra Leonean Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malians intending to visit Sierra Leone can stay for a duration of 90 days  without a visa.
  • Malians  intending to visit Sierra Leone must have a return/onward ticket.
  • Malians intending to visit Sierra Leone are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Malians intending to visit Sierra Leone are required to provide a proof of hotel accommodation, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Malians intending to visit Sierra Leone are allowed a foreign currency import limit of $10000 unless it’s through a financial institution and must be declared on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone is generally safe, although the biggest dangers are the roads and the tides, both of which can claim travellers who aren't vigilant about safety. Motorbike taxis are not the safest way to travel, especially in freetown and other places with smooth roads.

Is Sierra Leone a poor country?

Sierra Leone remains among the world's poorest countries, ranking 180th out of 187 countries in the Human Development Index in 2011. Decades of economic decline and 11 years of armed conflict had dramatic consequences on the economy.

What is Sierra Leone best known for?

Sierra Leone has experienced substantial economic growth in recent years, although the ruinous effects of the civil war continue to be felt. The country is also rich in diamonds and other minerals. The trade in illicit gems, known for “blood diamonds" for their role in funding conflicts, perpetuated the civil war.

What are Siera Leone problems?

Sierra Leone suffers from many environmental problems including deforestation, degradation and fragmentation, the loss of soil fertility, a dramatic decline and loss of biodiversity, air pollution, and water pollution.

What kind of food do they eat in Sierra Leone?

Stews are a fundamental part of Sierra Leone’s cuisine, with cassava leaves having been called the country's national dish. Stew is often served simultaneously with jollof rice, white rice or snacks such as plantain, akara, yam or cassava.