Sierra Leone
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Taiwan requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Taiwan visa?
Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
- Fee
- US$50
Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)
For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.
Where Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan 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.
- 1,352 km
- 2,388 km
- Embassy of Taiwan in London4,930 km
Grosvenor Gardens 50, London
The nearest Taiwanese missions to Freetown are in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (1,352 km from Freetown), São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (2,388 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,930 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sierra Leone is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
TaiwanSierra Leone e-Visa Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Taiwan
Travel advice for Taiwan
- 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.
For a trip from Sierra Leone to Taiwan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Taiwanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Taiwan requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Sierra Leone?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 1,352 km from Freetown.
How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?
Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Taiwanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Taiwan 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.