Sierra Leone visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Sierra Leonean Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa and has Freetown as its capital.
  • Sierra Leone is famous for the white-sand beaches lining the Freetown Peninsula.
  • Thailand citizens traveling to Sierra Leone are eligible to get their visas on arrival and stay up to 30 days.
  • The necessary documents needed before applying for Sierra Leone tourist visa are a valid passport for at 6 months with two blank passport pages for visa stamps, a return/onward ticket, hotel itinerary, and sufficient funds during your entire stay in Sierra Leone.
  • Your stay duration can be extended if you wished and the extension will be conducted at the Immigration Department of Sierra Leone. However, an extension fee will be incurred.
  • While English is the official language in Sierra, Krio is widely spoken and visitors might have to learn basic phrases to help navigate communication. 
  • Thais visiting Sierra Leone are required to hold a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Airport Tax of Passenger Service Charge is levied on passengers at the price of $40.00 USD. Children under 2 years of age are exempted from this tax.
  • Airlines traveling from India to Sierra Leone are Emirates, ASKY Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines British Airways, Brussels Airlines, and Air France.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Sierra Leone is 14 hours 47 minutes while the distance is 12,140 Km.
  • Sierra Leone's standard time is the GMT itself and observes no Daylight Saving Time.
  • Travelers with pets must have a veterinary certificate and a proof of rabies vaccination no sooner than 30 days and no more than 6 months prior to entry.
  • While Sierra Leone is home to diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practiced by a vast majority of Sierra Leone’s population.
  • The official currency of Sierra Leone is the Sierra Leonean Leone.
  • Means of transportation in the country include taxis, buses, boats, motorbikes, and car rentals.
  • The power plugs and sockets used in Sierra Leone are type D and G with the standard voltage of 230V and 50Hz.
  • The climate in Sierra Leone is tropical and humid all year round. There's the dry season, rainy season and then the harmattan season.
  • The best time to go to Sierra Leone is in the dry season, which runs from October to May. You will enjoy exploring the tourist attractions during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sierra Leone tourist visa cost?

Sierra Leone tourist visa can be obtained at the airport or at land borders on arrival. African countries pay $25 while other countries pay $80. It is the same price for Visa on arrival and E- visa.

How do I apply for Sierra Leone tourist visa?

  • The first step is just to fill in general information like name, address, passport info, etc. In this step, you also select the processing time of your choice.

  • The second step is to have a revision of step 1 and proceed with the payment. You either pay with PayPal or credit cards then you submit.

  • Expect your tourist e-visa within the selected processing time through your mail.
Is Sierra Leone a safe place for tourists?

Sierra Leone is a relatively safe place to visit.  However, tourists are advised to be take extra precautions. 

How long does it take to process Sierra Leone tourist visa?

The Sierra Leone tourist visa can be obtained on arrival or in advance through the online visa facilitation service which provides your visa in 1-2 days.