Sierra Leone passport → Colombia

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Visa required in advance

Sierra Leonean passport holders need a visa for Colombia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Colombia at a glance

Capital: Bogotá
Currency: Colombian peso (COP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +57
Region: South America

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Colombia for other passports

Sierra LeoneVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in South America for Sierra Leonean passport holders

BoliviaVisa on arrival90 days
EcuadoreVisa
SurinameeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
ChileVisa required
GuyanaVisa required
ParaguayVisa required

Common questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Sierra Leonean passport holders need a visa for Colombia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Colombia?

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 Colombia?

Not under the standard rules.

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.