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India passport holders: Single entry for Sierra Leone. Fee: USD 80 (~USD 80). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Indians with prior approval. Fee: USD 80 (~INR 7,600). eVisa also available. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY. Post-Ebola recovery — health screening still active.
Visa types: Visa-on-Arrival (with prior approval); eVisa (Tourist 30 days); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (mining sector); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eVisa application or embassy form; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Cholera vaccine recommended; Travel insurance; Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Sierra Leonean entity invitation.
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Visa-on-Arrival available for Indians with prior approval. Fee: USD 80 (~INR 7,600). eVisa also available. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY. Post-Ebola recovery — health screening still active.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Missing Yellow Fever cert; (2) Ebola post-outbreak health screening; (3) Limited India-Sierra Leone flow; (4) Onward EU migration concerns; (5) Mining sector worker scrutiny (diamond/iron ore — some Indian companies); (6) Past Africa overstays; (7) Insufficient sponsor invitation.
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