Ethiopia
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sierra Leone visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sierra Leone visa?
Sierra Leone eVisa (single and multiple entry)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days per stay
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer
All visa types for Sierra Leone
For the e-Visa, Sierra Leone’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on evisa.sl. Processing time, as Sierra Leone states it: Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days per stay.
Sierra Leonean missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Sierra Leone in Addis Ababa Today · Closed
Sierra Leone has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Sierra Leone
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Sierra Leone is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Sierra Leone is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Sierra Leone’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Liberia requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Sierra Leonean citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Sierra Leonean embassy in Ethiopia?
The Sierra Leonean embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Sierra Leone e-Visa cost?
Sierra Leone’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Sierra Leonean citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for 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.