Sierra Leonean visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French 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 French citizens to enter Sierra Leone for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Sierra Leone e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sierra Leone visa on arrival for French citizens | Eligible | |
Sierra Leone tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sierra Leone nearest your place of residence.
- Geneva: The Consulate General of in Geneva, ~ 301.26 kilometers (187.20 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
- Luxembourg: The Consulate General of in Luxembourg, ~ 476.51 kilometers (296.09 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
Sierra Leone visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sierra Leone diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Sierra Leone from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,296 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,332 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 1,404 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 1,872 | 33.33% |
| 2012 | 2,160 | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 2,916 | 35.00% |
| 2014 | 1,584 | -45.68% |
| 2015 | 864 | -45.45% |
| 2016 | 1,980 | 129.17% |
| 2017 | 1,836 | -7.27% |
| 2018 | 2,052 | 11.76% |
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 & France comparison
Sierra Leone's area is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 7.59 times bigger than Sierra Leone.
As of October 2025, Sierra Leone's population is ~8.8 million people - 57,176,953 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Sierra Leone & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sierra Leone | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,814,566 | 65,991,519 | 57.2 million fewer people live in Sierra Leone than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 42 | 267 | Sierra Leone has 225 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 143 | Sierra Leone passport holders visit 100 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 479 | Sierra Leonean hosts 456 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Sierra Leone in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Sierra Leone in 2018 was approximately 2,052.
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