Sierra Leonean visa for Romanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Romanian 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 Romanian citizens to enter Sierra Leone for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Sierra Leone e-visa for Romanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sierra Leone visa on arrival for Romanian citizens | Eligible | |
Sierra Leone tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Romanian 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 Romania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sierra Leone nearest your place of residence.
- Budapest: The Consulate General of in Budapest, ~ 485.13 kilometers (301.45 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 12 minutes).
- Bratislava: The Consulate General of in Bratislava, ~ 644.47 kilometers (400.46 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 12 minutes).
Sierra Leone visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sierra Leone diplomatic mission offices to Romania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Romania traveling to Sierra Leone from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Romania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 212 | N/A |
| 2009 | 218 | 2.83% |
| 2010 | 230 | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 307 | 33.48% |
| 2012 | 354 | 15.31% |
| 2013 | 478 | 35.03% |
| 2014 | 260 | -45.61% |
| 2015 | 142 | -45.38% |
| 2016 | 325 | 128.87% |
| 2017 | 301 | -7.38% |
| 2018 | 336 | 11.63% |
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 & Romania comparison
Sierra Leone's area is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi), while the area of Romania is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi). This means Romania is 3.19 times bigger than Sierra Leone.
As of October 2025, Sierra Leone's population is ~8.8 million people - 9,788,281 fewer people than the population of Romania.
We have highlighted Sierra Leone & Romania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sierra Leone | Romania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,814,566 | 18,602,847 | 9.8 million fewer people live in Sierra Leone than Romania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 42 | 299 | Sierra Leone has 257 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Romania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 130 | Sierra Leone passport holders visit 87 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 113 | Sierra Leonean hosts 90 fewer foreign missions than Romania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Romania travel to Sierra Leone in one year?
The number of visitors from Romania visiting Sierra Leone in 2018 was approximately 336.
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