Sierra Leone
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Accra1,475 km
Liberation Road 89, Ako Adjei Interchange, Accra
The Netherlands looks after Sierra Leone from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Accra, Ghana (1,475 km from Freetown) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
NetherlandsSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
For a trip from Sierra Leone to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Sierra Leonean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Germany and Belgium require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Sierra Leone?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Sierra Leone. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Accra, Ghana for Sierra Leone.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Dutch 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 the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.