Visa Application – Embassy of Sierra Leone in China

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Visa Application

Visa Categories

Single Entry Visa: the Sierra Leone tourist or business single entry visa is usually valid for 3 months from the date issued, for a stay not to exceed 30 days.

Tourist Visa: tourist visa is a non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter Sierra Leone for vacation holiday and tourism purposes.

Multiple Entry Visa: the Multiple Entry Visa is valid for either 6 months or one year from the date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days on each entry/visit.

Qualification

All visitors wishing to travel to the Republic of Sierra Leone must OBTAIN an APPROPRIATE VISA or entry permit to the country. However, tourists and other potential investors can now obtain Visas on Arrival in Sierra Leone.

The granting of a Sierra Leone visa is only a form of pre-entry clearance. It does not guarantee permission to enter the country. The Immigration Officer at the Port of Entry (POE) reserves the right to grant or deny admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at any Port of Entry. Visitors to Sierra Leone require a valid visa each time they enter the country.

Processing Instructions

Applications are usually processed within 24 hours.

The Consular Fees are as follows:

Chinese National – ¥
Other National – ¥

Payment Method

For Official and Diplomatic holders, issuing of Visa is gratis.

Visa Application Process

A Visa Application Form must be completed by all applicants, which can be obtained at the Embassy. Applications can be submitted by hand or post.

A valid passport must have at least 6 months validity

Visa Application Form must be completed and signed
Application fee (Please note that application fees are non-refundable)
2 Passport Photograph required (35mm x 45mm)
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
Copy of travel itineraries such as invitation letters or evidence of hotel reservation

Download visa application form here.

Business Visa

Visa Application Form completed and signed
A valid passport must have at least 6 months validity
Application fee (Please note that application fees are non-refundable). Payment slips from the finance department
2 Passport Photograph required (35mm x 45mm)
In a situation where an applicant or company has never invested and has no business contacts in Sierra Leone but has plans to do so, such an applicant or a company must provide evidence of credibility and financial standing, together with hotel confirmation/reservation. There is no limit to the amount of money carried into the country but the amount should be declared at the Point of Entry (POE).
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
Copy of round-trip airline tickets
Letter of invitation from a registered company or organization in Sierra Leone

Consular Section Opening Hours

The Consular Section operates:

Mondays to Fridays
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Consular Section and the Embassy are not open on Public Holidays, Fridays and Saturdays.