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Sierra Leone visa for Bangladeshi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Bangladeshi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Sierra Leone visa?

Visa issued by a Sierra Leone embassy or high commission

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission; the Washington embassy offers an expedited service of 2 to 3 business days

All visa types for Sierra Leone

Processing time, as Sierra Leone states it: Set by each mission; the Washington embassy offers an expedited service of 2 to 3 business days.

Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Bangladesh

Sierra LeoneBangladesh Visa-free, 90 days Bangladesh visa for citizens of Sierra Leone

Travel advice for Sierra Leone

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Bangladeshi citizens planning a trip to Sierra Leone can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Sierra Leone at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 September 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sierra Leone (updated 19 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sierra Leone (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Sierra Leone

Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Sierra Leone for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sierra Leone.

How Bangladeshi citizens apply

Bangladeshi citizens receive the visa for Sierra Leone at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Bangladesh

Sierra Leonean citizens can visit Bangladesh without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Bangladeshi citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Bangladeshi citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Sierra Leone for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Sierra Leonean citizens can visit Bangladesh without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?

No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.