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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Does a Sierra Leonean need a visa for the United Arab Emirates ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sierra Leonean passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, 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 the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 August 2026). 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.

United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi ยท Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, ุฏ.ุฅ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +971

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sierra Leone (G) works with sockets in the United Arab Emirates. Mains voltage differs (the United Arab Emirates: 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 the United Arab Emirates for Sierra Leonean passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Emirati passport holders visiting Sierra Leone: Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, usually at the airport or land border.

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 the United Arab Emirates?

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

Does an Emirati need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, usually at the airport or land border.