Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneResident permit for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals establishing and operating business ventures in Sierra Leone, restricted to the specific business area issued.
Sierra LeoneEntry visa for short-term business activities including meetings, negotiations, trade, and exploring commercial opportunities in Sierra Leone.
Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneSierra LeoneECOWAS citizens in the formal sector
Sierra LeoneNon-ECOWAS African nationals in the informal sector
Sierra LeoneForeign nationals on government contracts, NGOs, and religious missions
Sierra LeoneECOWAS citizens in the informal sector (e.g., petty traders)
Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneResident permit for spouses, partners, children, or extended family members of a primary permit holder, not valid for employment or economic activities.
Sierra LeoneMandatory annual resident permit for foreign nationals employed in Sierra Leone, restricted to a specific job, employer, and sometimes location, requiring employer sponsorship.
Sierra LeoneGo-For-Gold (GFG) Permanent Residence Permit
Sierra LeoneVisa for diplomatic personnel, government officials, staff of foreign embassies/high commissions, international organizations including UN agencies, and government contractors.
Sierra LeonePermanent Residence Permit (Standard)
Sierra LeoneVisa for travelers passing through Sierra Leone en route to another country, required for layovers exceeding the visa-free transit period.
Sierra LeoneEntry visa for foreign nationals admitted to a full-time educational program at a recognized institution in Sierra Leone.
Sierra LeoneResident permit for foreign nationals enrolled full-time in daytime study at a recognized Sierra Leonean institution, renewable annually for the duration of the course.
Sierra LeoneStandard entry visa for leisure travel, sightseeing, and visiting Sierra Leone for tourism purposes.
Sierra LeoneShort-term visa issued at ports of entry for tourism, business, religious, academic, or family visit purposes, valid for one month with option to extend.