Sierra Leone
Finland
Finland visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
Finland 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.
Finnish citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
FinlandSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Finland
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Sierra Leonean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Finland?
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Finland.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Sierra Leone?
No. Finland has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Finnish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Finland 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.