Sierra Leone
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Madrid3,682 km
Calle de Nuria 16, 28034 Madrid
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Rome4,493 km
Via Nomentana 120, 00161 Roma
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Geneva4,584 km
Rue de Varembé 3, 1202 Genève
Measured from Freetown, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,682 km), Rome, Italy (4,493 km) and Geneva, Switzerland (4,584 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
AfghanistanSierra Leone e-Visa Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Sierra Leone to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Turkmenistan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Afghan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Sierra Leone?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,682 km from Freetown.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
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.