Sierra Leone passport → Laos

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa required in advance

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

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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Laos at a glance

Capital: Vientiane
Currency: Lao kip (LAK)
Languages: Lao
Calling code: +856
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Laos for other passports

Sierra LeoneVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Sierra Leonean passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
IndonesiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Laos?

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

How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Laos?

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 Laos?

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.