Vatican City passport → Sierra Leone

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Visa required in advance

Vatican passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, 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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Sierra Leone at a glance

Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
Languages: English
Calling code: +232
Region: Western Africa

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Sierra Leone for other passports

Vatican CityVisa required
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 Vatican passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

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

How long can Vatican citizens stay in Sierra Leone?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Vatican citizens get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Vatican citizens visit without a visa?

134 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vatican City passport ranks #24 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.