Sierra Leone
India
India visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcifreetown.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Sierra Leone
- High Commission of India in Freetown
32-B Wilkinson Road, Freetown
India has 1 mission in Sierra Leone, with its embassy in Freetown.
Indian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
IndiaSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in India
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Bangladesh admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for India?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in India?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Sierra Leone?
The Indian embassy in Sierra Leone is in Freetown.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.