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Sierra Leone visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on Sierra Leone Immigration eVisa

All visa types for Sierra Leone

For the e-Visa, Sierra Leone’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on 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 Zimbabwe

Sierra Leone has no embassy or consulate in Zimbabwe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

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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.

Zimbabwean 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Sierra Leone

How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Sierra Leone is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Zimbabwean citizens apply

The e-Visa for Sierra Leone is applied for online on its official government portal; Zimbabwean citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Sierra Leonean citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Zimbabwean citizens need an e-Visa for Sierra Leone, applied for online before travel.

Is there an embassy of Sierra Leone in Zimbabwe?

No. Sierra Leone has no embassy in Zimbabwe.

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 Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Sierra Leone visa-free?

No; Zimbabwean 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.