São Tomé and Príncipe
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Sierra Leone issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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
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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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Sierra Leone
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Sierra Leone for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sierra Leone.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Sierra Leone?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Sierra Leone for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Sierra Leone visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.