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Sierra Leone visa for Gabonese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Gabonese 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 Gabon

Sierra LeoneGabon e-Visa Gabon 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.

Gabonese 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 Gabonese citizens can stay in Sierra Leone

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

How Gabonese citizens apply

Gabonese 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 Gabon

Gabon requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

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

How long can Gabonese citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

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

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Gabon?

Gabon requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Gabonese citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?

No; Gabonese 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.