Bhutanese visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sierra Leonean passport holders visiting Bhutan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sierra Leonean citizens to enter Bhutan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Bhutan e-visa for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bhutan visa on arrival for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available | |
Bhutan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sierra Leonean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bhutan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bhutan.
If you are looking for Bhutan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sierra Leone, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bhutan nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Consulate General of in Madrid, ~ 3666.01 kilometers (2277.95 mi) away from Freetown, Sierra Leone. (Working hours: Close now).
- Geneva: The Consulate General of in Geneva, ~ 4532.49 kilometers (2816.36 mi) away from Freetown, Sierra Leone. (Working hours: Close now).
Bhutan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bhutan diplomatic mission offices to Sierra Leone for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sierra Leone traveling to Bhutan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sierra Leone) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bhutan & Sierra Leone comparison
Bhutan's area is approximately 38,117 km2 (14,717 sq mi), while the area of Sierra Leone is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi). This means Sierra Leone is 89.36% larger than Bhutan.
As of October 2025, Bhutan's population is ~814818 people - 7,999,748 fewer people than the population of Sierra Leone.
We have highlighted Bhutan & Sierra Leone’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bhutan | Sierra Leone | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 814,818 | 8,814,566 | 8.0 million fewer people live in Bhutan than Sierra Leone |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 9 | 42 | Bhutan has 33 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sierra Leone. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 43 | Bhutan passport holders visit 28 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 8 | 23 | Bhutanese hosts 15 fewer foreign missions than Sierra Leone. |
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- Travel time: 21 hours 39 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025