Sierra Leone passport → Tanzania
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Sierra Leonean passport holders need an eVisa for Tanzania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Get trip-ready for Tanzania
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Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- Sierra LeoneeVisa
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-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Sierra Leonean passport holders
Common questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Sierra Leonean passport holders need an eVisa for Tanzania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Tanzania?
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 Tanzania?
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.