Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Zimbabwe visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Zimbabwe visa?
Zimbabwe eVisa (single, double, multiple entry and KAZA UNIVISA)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- About seven working days; apply at least three weeks ahead
Zimbabwe’s e-Visa costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.zw. Processing time, as Zimbabwe states it: About seven working days; apply at least three weeks ahead.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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Travel advice for Zimbabwe
- 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.
Sierra Leonean citizens planning a trip to Zimbabwe can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Zimbabwe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 June 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zimbabwe (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zimbabwe (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Zimbabwe is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Zimbabwe is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Zimbabwe’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Botswana admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. South Africa requires Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone?
No. Zimbabwe has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
How much does the Zimbabwe e-Visa cost?
Zimbabwe’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About seven working days; apply at least three weeks ahead.
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for Zimbabwe.
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.