Madagascar passport → Sierra Leone

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Visa on arrival90 days

Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Sierra Leone at a glance

Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
Languages: English
Calling code: +232
Region: Western Africa

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Sierra Leone for other passports

MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Africa for Malagasy passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Malagasy citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Madagascar passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.