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Chile visa for Sierra Leonean citizens

Visa required

Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Chile visa?

Transitory stay permit (Permanencia Transitoria) and prior authorisation or visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity

Apply on SERMIG – Permanencia Transitoria

All visa types for Chile

Chile’s official site for the tourist visa is serviciomigraciones.cl. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity.

Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Chile

Chile 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.

The nearest Chilean missions to Freetown are in Accra, Ghana (1,475 km from Freetown), Rabat, Morocco (2,907 km) and Málaga, Spain (3,263 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to Sierra Leone

ChileSierra Leone e-Visa Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Chile

Travel advice for Chile

  • 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.

Sierra Leonean citizens planning a trip to Chile can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Chile

How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Chile is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Sierra Leonean citizens apply

Chile has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Chile accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Chile names the right place.

Chile’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens

Peru and Argentina require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chilean citizens travelling to Sierra Leone

Chilean 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 Chile?

Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Chile, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Chile in Sierra Leone?

No. Chile has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 1,475 km from Freetown.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Chilean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Chile visa-free?

No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Chile obtained in advance.

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.