Sierra Leone
Uganda
Uganda visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens do not need a visa for Uganda: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ugandan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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Travel advice for Uganda
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- 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.
Sierra Leonean citizens planning a trip to Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Uganda
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Uganda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.
Uganda’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Ugandan 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 Uganda?
Sierra Leonean citizens do not need a visa for Uganda: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Uganda?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 90 days.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Ugandan 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 Uganda visa-free?
Yes, Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Uganda without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.