South African visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Sierra Leonean citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Sierra Leonean citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sierra Leonean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa 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 South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Bamako: The Embassy of in Bamako, ~ 619.89 kilometers (385.18 mi) away from Freetown, Sierra Leone. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 48 minutes).
- Dakar: The Embassy of in Dakar, ~ 930.06 kilometers (577.91 mi) away from Freetown, Sierra Leone. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes).
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Sierra Leone for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sierra Leone traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Sierra Leone) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 96 | N/A |
2009 | 70 | -27.08% |
2010 | 81 | 15.71% |
2011 | 83 | 2.47% |
2012 | 92 | 10.84% |
2013 | 95 | 3.26% |
2014 | 95 | 0.00% |
2015 | 89 | -6.32% |
2016 | 100 | 12.36% |
2017 | 103 | 3.00% |
2018 | 105 | 1.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Sierra Leone comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Sierra Leone is approximately 72,180 km2 (27,868 sq mi). This means Sierra Leone is 16.81 times smaller than South Africa.
As of March 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 53,698,245 more people than the population of Sierra Leone.
We have highlighted South Africa & Sierra Leone’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | Sierra Leone | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 8,647,049 | 53.7 million more people live in South Africa than Sierra Leone |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 42 | South Africa has 82 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sierra Leone. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 43 | South Africa passport holders can visit 24 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 23 | South African hosts 174 more foreign missions than Sierra Leone. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sierra Leone travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Sierra Leone visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 105.
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Useful Information
- Pretoria to Freetown: 5222.89 km (3245.35 mi)
- Travel time: 10 hours 52 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024