Sierra Leone
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnam requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
For the e-Visa, Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25, and applications are made on evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
VietnamSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (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 Vietnam
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
China and Laos require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Vietnamese 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Vietnam?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Vietnam in Sierra Leone?
No. Vietnam has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Vietnamese 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 Vietnam visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
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.