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Sierra LeoneSierra Leone visa requirements for Japan citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Sierra Leone entry requirements for Japan citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Sierra Leone
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Japan passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Japan passport than Sierra Leone, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 45 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Sierra Leone at a glance for travellers
- 136 of 198 passports can enter Sierra Leone without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Japan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Sierra Leone e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Sierra Leone entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Japan passport holders need for Sierra Leone?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Japan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Sierra Leone?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.