Laos
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sierra Leone visa guide
Checked 31 October 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
Sierra Leone’s e-Visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Where to apply in Laos
Sierra Leone has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Laos
Sierra LeoneLaos Visa required Laos 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.
Lao 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Sierra Leone
How long Lao citizens may stay in Sierra Leone is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Sierra Leone is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Laos
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Sierra Leone in Laos?
No. Sierra Leone has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Can Lao citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.