Sierra Leone visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Sierra Leonean Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam nationals visiting Sierra Leone will be granted Sierra Leone visa on arrival with a stay of 30 days.
  • The stay duration could be extended, and the extension will be conducted at the Immigration Department of Sierra Leone. However, an extension fee will be incurred.
  • Six(6) months and above valid Vietnamese international passport is required from Vietnam citizens visiting the country and at least two blanked pages must be reserved on their passports for necessary stampings.
  • The traveller must provide a return/onward ticket alongside proof of hotel accommodation or any other means of accommodation in Sierra Leone is also needed.
  • Provision of yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • You are to have enough funds that will cater to all your expenses throughout your stay in Sierra Leone.
  • Provision of onward/return ticket are required when you are coming into the country for a visit.
  • Airport Tax on Passenger Service Charge is levied on passengers at the price of $40.00. Children under 2 years of age are exempted from this tax.
  • Sierra Leone's standard time is the (GMT+0), and the Vietnam standard time zone is (GMT+7). For this reason, Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of Sierra Leone.
  • Average flight time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Freetown, Sierra Leone is 22 hours, 50 minutes.
  • Some of the flights travelling from Vietnam to Sierra Leone are Emirates, ASKY, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Aerosoft, Brussels Airlines, Air France and Vietnam Airlines.
  • Passengers luggage will be cleared at their final destination in Sierra Leone.
  • The telephone code of Sierra Leone is "+232" for both international and local communication.
  • Financial institutions including commercial banks do not operate on every weekend in Sierra Leone.
  • No restriction is placed on the foreign currency you might be bringing into the country. Although, they must be exchanged upon arrival in any authorized banks or bureau de exchange in Sierra Leone.
  • Travellers 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.
  • Import permit is required for the importation of arms and ammunition in the country.
  • While Sierra Leone is home to diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practised 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 is 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. 
  • While English is the official language in Sierra, Krio is widely spoken and visitors might have to learn basic phrases to help navigate communication. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the means of transportation in Sierra Leone?

The means for transporting within Sierra Leone are through roads and water. There are public buses operating in the country and boats that can take you to your various destinations by water. However, the use of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is costly and this inclines your transition around the country to be expensive.

Is Sierra Leon safe to visit?

Yes. Sierra Leone is very safe to visit and its people are very hospitable and friendly. Although, the country has had a past history of unrest and ebola. All those difficulties had long gone and the nation is pretty safe for tourists all around the world to visit.


Is the water running from the faucet safe to drink in Sieera Leone?

No. Vietnam travellers visiting Sierra Leone should avoid water running from the tap in the country and should instead, consume table water throughout their time in Sierra Leone.

Do Sierra Leone people speak English?

English language is not widely spoken except in Freetown where English is used in transacting businesses and in government institutions and parastatals.