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Sierra Leone visa for Namibian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Namibian citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

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

Checked 31 October 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 Namibia

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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.

Before travelling from Namibia to Sierra Leone, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Namibian citizens can stay in Sierra Leone

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

How Namibian citizens apply

Namibian 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 Leone’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

Guinea admits Namibian citizens visa-free.

Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Namibia

Sierra Leonean citizens receive their visa for Namibia at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Namibia and Sierra Leone.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Namibian citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Namibian citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

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

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Sierra Leonean citizens receive their visa for Namibia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Namibian citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?

No; Namibian citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.