Sierra Leonean visa for Cypriot citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Cypriot passport holders visiting Sierra Leone for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Cypriot citizens to enter Sierra Leone for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Sierra Leone e-visa for Cypriot citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sierra Leone visa on arrival for Cypriot citizens | Eligible | |
Sierra Leone tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cypriot passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Sierra Leone.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Sierra Leone.
If you are looking for Sierra Leone visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cyprus, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sierra Leone nearest your place of residence.
- Limassol: The Consulate General of Sierra Leone in Limassol, Cyprus (Working hours: Close now. Open in 12 minutes)
Sierra Leone visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sierra Leone diplomatic mission offices to Cyprus for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cyprus traveling to Sierra Leone from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cyprus) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 8 | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 10 | 25.00% |
| 2012 | 12 | 20.00% |
| 2013 | 16 | 33.33% |
| 2014 | 9 | -43.75% |
| 2016 | 11 | 22.22% |
| 2017 | 10 | -9.09% |
| 2018 | 11 | 10.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Sierra Leone & Cyprus comparison
Sierra Leone's area is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi), while the area of Cyprus is approximately 9,240 km2 (3,567 sq mi). This means Cyprus is 7.81 times smaller than Sierra Leone.
As of October 2025, Sierra Leone's population is ~8.8 million people - 7,563,139 more people than the population of Cyprus.
We have highlighted Sierra Leone & Cyprus’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sierra Leone | Cyprus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,814,566 | 1,251,427 | 7.6 million more people live in Sierra Leone than Cyprus |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 42 | 8 | Sierra Leone has 34 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cyprus. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 136 | Sierra Leone passport holders visit 93 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 94 | Sierra Leonean hosts 71 fewer foreign missions than Cyprus. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Cyprus travel to Sierra Leone in one year?
The number of visitors from Cyprus visiting Sierra Leone in 2018 was approximately 11.
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