Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Passport

According to the Guide Passport Index, the Sierra Leonean passport is now rated 72nd. 64 destinations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. Passport holders from Sierra Leone can enter most nations, including Senegal, Bolivia, Singapore, and Malaysia, without a visa. However, holders of a Sierra Leonean passport need a visa in order to access 165 countries worldwide, including Thailand, Turkey, Russia, the US, and the EU as a whole. Due of the high visa requirement, there is a low mobility score and a need for extensive travel planning.

Passport rank

76

Visa-free travel to

64 Destinations
Sierra Leone Passport

eTA

1 Destinations

Visa required

134 Destinations

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa on arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Sierra Leone passports in relation to other passports issued worldwide. As of right now, there are 20 countries where a Sierra Leonean passport is required upon arrival, 43 countries where none is, and 1 eTA destination.Passport holders from Sierra Leone have access to 64 places worldwide, via eTAs, visas on arrival, or no visa at all. The Sierra Leonean passport is therefore ranked 72nd in the world. Apart from these visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for holders of Sierra Leone passports, there are another 165 locations for which holders of Sierra Leone passports require either an eVisa or a physical visa (i.e. visa required countries).

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World Tour

 One of the former British colonies is the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is divided into 12 districts and is situated in Western Africa. Guinea, Liberia, and the North Atlantic Ocean are its borders. The districts that are most significant are Port Loko, Koinadugu, and Bombali. With a surface area of 71,740 square kilometers, Sierra Leone is one of the smaller countries in Africa and ranks 40th in terms of size. The majority of the year is hot and muggy, with rainy summers and dry winters. There are more than 8 million people living there. Freetown, the nation's capital and most populous city with a population of over a million, serves as both. Kenema, Bo, and Koidu are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Freetown International Airport (FNA) is the sole and largest international airport. It links the nation to locations in Europe and Africa. By 2022, Mamamah International Airport is anticipated to take the place of Freetown Airport. In 1961, Sierra Leone separated from the United Kingdom. A mixture of customs and colonial legacy influence its culture. More than 75% of people in the nation identify as Muslims, making up the majority of the population. English is the official language of the country. There are still many different tribal languages and dialects. The English common law and customary law are combined to create the legal system. Julius Maada Bio, the president, is the elected head of state and administration of the presidential republic. Every five years, there are elections, and the president is chosen directly by the people. The Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 19,075 USD. With an open economy, Sierra Leone produces a GDP of about $12.1 billion. It now ranks as Africa's 41st largest economy. The per capita income of the area is $1,608. Services and agriculture are the two main sectors that contribute to GDP. One of the primary exports from the nation is iron ore,rice, coffee, chocolate, peanuts, palm oil, diamonds, and rutile. With a number of attractions, the Republic of Sierra Leone is a growing tourist destination. It is renowned for both its stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. The capital, Freetown, Bunce Island, Banana Island, Tiwai Island, Tokeh, the Gola Forest Reserve, Bo Town, and the Kambui Hills Forest Reserve are a few of the most visited places. Most of the 4,700 tourists who come here each year are from the nearby African country.

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