U.S. visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sierra Leonean passport holders visiting United States for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Sierra Leonean citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sierra Leonean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Sierra Leone, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.
- Freetown: The Embassy of United States in Freetown, Sierra Leone (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 1 minutes)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to Sierra Leone for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sierra Leone traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sierra Leone) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 580 | N/A |
| 2009 | 551 | -5.00% |
| 2010 | 600 | 8.89% |
| 2011 | 635 | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 670 | 5.51% |
| 2013 | 716 | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 754 | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 778 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 764 | -1.80% |
| 2017 | 772 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 797 | 3.24% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & Sierra Leone comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of Sierra Leone is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi). This means Sierra Leone is 126.73 times smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 330,167,264 more people than the population of Sierra Leone.
We have highlighted United States & Sierra Leone’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | Sierra Leone | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 8,647,049 | 330.2 million more people live in United States than Sierra Leone |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 42 | United States has 231 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sierra Leone. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 43 | United States passport holders can visit 91 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 23 | U.S. hosts 1124 more foreign missions than Sierra Leone. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sierra Leone travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from Sierra Leone visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 797.
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