
Sierra Leone Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 64 Countries
The Sierra Leone passport currently ranks 79th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 64 destinations worldwide. This West African travel document provides moderate international mobility, with access primarily concentrated in African nations and select countries in Asia and Oceania. While its ranking has fluctuated between 51st and 90th position over the past two decades, the passport maintains steady access to over 60 destinations. Sierra Leonean passport holders benefit from regional travel agreements within ECOWAS member states, though they typically require visas for most European, North American, and other developed nations.
Quick Statistics for Sierra Leone passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Sierra Leonean Citizens
Popular destinations where Sierra Leone passport holders can travel without a visa:
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Sierra Leone passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
42 countries
Cote d'Ivoire
Kenya
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde Islands
Cook Islands
Dominica
Fiji
The Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Jamaica
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Malaysia
Mali
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
eSwatini
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Suriname
Rwanda
Malawi
🛬 Visa on Arrival
19 countries
Madagascar
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoro Islands
Ethiopia
Iran
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
St. Lucia
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
33 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Albania
Vietnam
Kazakhstan
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Syria
Tanzania
Thailand
Indonesia
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Cuba
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
129 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Kuwait
Ecuador
Historical Ranking Trend
Sierra Leone's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 28 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Sierra Leone Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Sierra Leone Passport with Other Passports
See how Sierra Leone's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #79 | 64 | 35/100 | 21/100 | |
| #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #71 | 72 | 28/100 | 64/100 | |
| #73 | 70 | 45/100 | 63/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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