Timor-Leste passport → Sierra Leone
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
East Timorese 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
- Timor-LesteVisa 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 East Timorese passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
East Timorese 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 East Timorese 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 East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.