Sierra Leone passport → Nigeria
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Visa-free entry
Sierra Leonean passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Region
- Western Africa
Nigeria for other passports
- Sierra LeoneVisa-free
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Sierra Leonean passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa-free
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
GuineaVisa-free
Guinea-BissauVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Sierra Leonean passport holders can visit Nigeria without a visa.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Nigeria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Sierra Leonean citizens visit without a visa?
59 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sierra Leone passport ranks #69 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.