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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Does a Sierra Leonean need a visa for Syria ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sierra Leonean passport holders need a visa for Syria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sierra Leonean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Syria or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Syria: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 11 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Syria at a glance

Capital: Damascus ยท Currency: Syrian pound (SYP, ยฃ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +963

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Syria uses plug types C, E, L, Sierra Leone uses G. Mains voltage differs (Syria: 220 V; Sierra Leone: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Syria for Sierra Leonean passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ Syrian passport holders visiting Sierra Leone: Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Sierra Leonean passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
18visa on arrival
36e-Visa
103visa required

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Questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Syria?

Sierra Leonean passport holders need a visa for Syria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Syrian need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Syrian passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.