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Myanmar visa for Sierra Leonean citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Myanmar visa?

Tourist Visa (Tourist eVisa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
28 days from the date of arrival
Fee
US$50
Processing time
Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time)

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All visa types for Myanmar

Myanmar’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.moip.gov.mm. Processing time, as Myanmar states it: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time). Longest stay on the tourist visa: 28 days from the date of arrival.

Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Myanmar

Myanmar 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 missions of Myanmar to Freetown are in Brasília, Brazil (4,677 km from Freetown), Paris, France (4,720 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,931 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Myanmar, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Myanmar travelling to Sierra Leone

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Travel advice for Myanmar

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.

Sierra Leonean citizens planning a trip to Myanmar can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Myanmar at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Myanmar (updated 4 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Myanmar (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Myanmar

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

How Sierra Leonean citizens apply

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

Myanmar’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens

Bangladesh admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. China and Laos require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Myanmar travelling to Sierra Leone

Citizens of Myanmar need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

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

Is there an embassy of Myanmar in Sierra Leone?

No. Myanmar has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest embassy of Myanmar is in Brasília, Brazil, 4,677 km from Freetown.

How much does the Myanmar tourist visa cost?

Myanmar’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time).

Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Citizens of Myanmar need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.

Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Myanmar visa-free?

No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Myanmar 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.