Suriname
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sierra Leone visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sierra Leone visa?
Sierra Leone eVisa (single and multiple entry)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days per stay
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer
All visa types for Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s e-Visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.sl. Processing time, as Sierra Leone states it: Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days per stay.
Where to apply in Suriname
Sierra Leone has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Suriname
Sierra LeoneSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Sierra Leone
Travel advice for Sierra Leone
- 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.
Surinamese citizens planning a trip to Sierra Leone can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Sierra Leone at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 September 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sierra Leone (updated 19 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sierra Leone (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Sierra Leone
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Sierra Leone is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Sierra Leone is applied for online on its official government portal; Surinamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Suriname
Sierra Leonean citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Surinamese citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sierra Leone in Suriname?
No. Sierra Leone has no embassy in Suriname.
How much does the Sierra Leone e-Visa cost?
Sierra Leone’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Apply well in advance; it can take several weeks, occasionally longer.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Sierra Leonean citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone.
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.