Sierra Leonean visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens to enter Sierra Leone for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Sierra Leone e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Sierra Leone visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Eligible | |
Sierra Leone tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Sierra Leone nearest your place of residence.
- Mumbai: The Consulate General of in Mumbai, ~ 1498.85 kilometers (931.34 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 40 minutes).
- Karachi: The Consulate General of in Karachi, ~ 2386.78 kilometers (1483.08 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 40 minutes).
Sierra Leone visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Sierra Leone diplomatic mission offices to Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Sierra Leone from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 72 | N/A |
| 2009 | 74 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 78 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 104 | 33.33% |
| 2012 | 120 | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 162 | 35.00% |
| 2014 | 88 | -45.68% |
| 2015 | 48 | -45.45% |
| 2016 | 110 | 129.17% |
| 2017 | 102 | -7.27% |
| 2018 | 114 | 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 & Sri Lanka comparison
Sierra Leone's area is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 15.10% smaller than Sierra Leone.
As of October 2025, Sierra Leone's population is ~8.8 million people - 13,048,361 fewer people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Sierra Leone & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Sierra Leone | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,814,566 | 21,862,927 | 13.0 million fewer people live in Sierra Leone than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 42 | 67 | Sierra Leone has 25 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 16 | Sierra Leone passport holders can visit 27 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 61 | Sierra Leonean hosts 38 fewer foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Sierra Leone in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Sierra Leone in 2018 was approximately 114.
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