Sierra Leone for citizens of Colombia

🔑 How to enter to Sierra Leone from Colombia

To enter Sierra Leone, Colombian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Sierra Leone, check whether your Colombian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Sierra Leone and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Colombian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Colombian passport. You are allowed to stay in Sierra Leone for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Colombian citizens to visit Sierra Leone with tourist visa

• Colombian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Sierra Leone. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Colombian citizens on the territory of Sierra Leone is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Colombia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Sierra Leone.

A Sierra Leonean tourist visa is required for Colombian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Sierra Leone, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Sierra Leonean tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Sierra Leone tourist visa from Colombia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Colombia require a visa to visit the Sierra Leone?

   Colombian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Sierra Leone.

2. How long Colombian citizens are allowed to stay in Sierra Leone without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Sierra Leone for citizens of Colombia for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Colombian passport holder stays in Sierra Leone longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Sierra Leone is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Sierra Leone is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Colombia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Sierra Leone without a visa?

   Sierra Leonean immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Colombian citizens to enter Sierra Leone without a visa?

   Colombian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Sierra Leone.

6. Can Colombian work or study during the visa-free stay in Sierra Leone?

   The Sierra Leone visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Sierra Leone Colombian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.