Madagascar passport → Sierra Leone
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.
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.
Sierra Leone at a glance
- Capital
- Freetown
- Currency
- Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +232
- Region
- Western Africa
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, Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens (edited 26 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Sierra Leone before you travel.