Cape Verde
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leone admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean 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).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Sierra Leone
No maximum stay in Sierra Leone is given in the data for Cape Verdean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Sierra Leone’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Liberia and Guinea admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Sierra Leone.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Cape Verde without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Sierra Leone without a visa.
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.