Sierra Leone
Norway
Norway visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor 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
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Norway’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. 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
Norway 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.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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Travel advice for Norway
- 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.
Before travelling from Sierra Leone to Norway, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Norway
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Norway has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Norway accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Norway for visas; the official visa portal of Norway names the right place.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Sierra Leonean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Norwegian 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 Norway?
Norway requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Norway in Sierra Leone?
No. Norway has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Norwegian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Norway 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.