Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting
Sierra Leone
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Sierra Leonean Visa.
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Sierra Leone.
- Fully completed visa application form
- Two passport photographs size 51mm x 51mm.
- Valid Philippine passport and one copy
- Original of valid resident visa
- Confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage & one copy
- Proof of group travel
- Proof of hotel booking in Sierra Leone
- Airline reservation for Sierra Leone and one photocopy
- Current bank statement and one copy
- Visa fees for Sierra Leonean Visa
Sierra Leone Visa for Filipinos
Facts about Sierra Leone
The main attraction in Sierra Leone are the beaches. River Number 2 beach was voted to be the best beach in Africa, tourists can look forward to enjoying the facilities on the beach. The country also has nature reserves, mountains and island where tourists can go sightseeing and for recreation. The people in Sierra Leone have a reputation for being friendly and hospitable towards visitors.
Tourism in Sierra Leone is one of the best kept secrets in Africa. The tourism industry has become more influential in Sierra Leone due to the investment made in the country by Radisson Blu and Hilton. The tourism sector contributes huge revenues to the economy and provide jobs for Sierra Leonean. The country is visited by hundreds of thousands of people yearly.
Types of Sierra Leone Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 5 business days | 3 months |
| Tourist visa | 5 business days | 3 months |
| Work visa | 5-10 working days | 3 months |
General Requirements for Sierra Leone Visa
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Sierra Leone.
- Fully completed visa application form
- Two passport photographs size 51mm x 51mm.
- Valid Philippine passport and one copy
- Original of valid resident visa
- Confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage & one copy
- Proof of group travel
- Proof of hotel booking in Sierra Leone
- Airline reservation for Sierra Leone and one photocopy
- Current bank statement and one copy
- Visa fees for Sierra Leonean Visa
Sierra Leone Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Sierra Leone for tourism
- One completed Sierra Leone visa application
- Two passport-type photos with a white background
- Holders of this visa can attend exhibitions, conferences and sign contracts.
- One copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever
- Medical insurance
- Payment of visa fee
- Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
- Flight itinerary
- Company business letter on your company letterhead.
Sierra Leone Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Sierra Leone for tourism/sightseeing
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Sierra Leone
- If invited. An invitation letter from the host should be provided
- Two passport photographs size (35mm x 45mm)
- Medical insurance
- Evidence of sufficient funds to finance stay in Sierra Leone
- Payment of visa fees
- A completely filled tourist visa application form by the applicant
- A genuine reason for traveling to Sierra Leone
- Income tax return
Sierra Leone Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Sierra Leone for business purposes
- A valid passport
- A completely filled work visa application form
- A valid residence permit
- Letter from the employer stating the job title
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- Photocopy of company registration and a business name
- Educational qualification
- Letter of employment from the organization in Sierra Leone
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of a clean criminal track.
- A genuine reason for working in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Visa Fees
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Work visa
190.00 (USD)
Sierra Leone Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Philippines
Cebu City
Seychellois Consulate #27 Samson Road Lahug Cebu City, Philippines.
slembbj@public3.bta.net.cn
(+63) 32 232-2988 (+63) 32 232-6753