Sierra Leone

For a foreign employee lawfully residing in Sierra Leone for a specific job, employer and work location.

For a non-citizen engaged for the duration of a specific approved project in Sierra Leone.

For a non-citizen researcher or consultant undertaking a short specialist assignment in Sierra Leone.

For a non-citizen hired for a specific Sierra Leone job where the employer demonstrates the need for foreign recruitment.

For a foreign investor in an approved Sierra Leone investment sector with a registered business or investment approval.

For an entrepreneur or self-employed foreign national operating a registered business in Sierra Leone.

For a non-citizen personally conducting a trade, occupation or business in Sierra Leone.

For a foreign student accepted by a Sierra Leone educational institution and supported for the period of study.

For a qualifying spouse, partner, child or other recognised family dependant of a lawful principal resident.

For the spouse, unmarried child under eighteen or qualifying dependent relative of a recognised refugee.

For an ECOWAS citizen establishing or managing an economic activity in Sierra Leone, subject to national business and immigration formalities.

For an ECOWAS citizen seeking or carrying out income-earning employment in Sierra Leone, subject to national registration and labour formalities.

For an ECOWAS citizen visiting Sierra Leone with a valid travel document for up to ninety days.

For a non-citizen artist or performer undertaking a short engagement in Sierra Leone.

For a short business visit to explore feasibility, negotiate or conduct preliminary investment or commercial discussions.

For a foreign traveller visiting Sierra Leone for tourism through the current online landing-visa process.

For a person seeking individual refugee recognition in Sierra Leone under the Convention or OAU refugee grounds.

For a member of a class declared to be refugees during a large-scale influx or comparable group situation.

For a non-citizen professional athlete undertaking a short sporting engagement in Sierra Leone.

For a visa-required traveller passing through Sierra Leone en route to another destination.