Sierra Leone
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Djibouti issues Sierra Leonean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Sierra Leone to Djibouti, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Djibouti
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Sierra Leonean citizens receive the visa for Djibouti 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.
Djibouti’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Eritrea requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Djiboutian citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Djibouti issues Sierra Leonean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Djibouti?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Djiboutian citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
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.