Sierra Leone
All Visa Pathways(20 visas)
Sierra LeoneBIQ — Business Immigration Quota Permit
Business-linked residence and entry permit for foreign investors, consultants, and executives contributing to government-approved projects or enterprises in Sri Lanka.
Sierra LeoneBusiness Resident Permit
Resident permit for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals establishing and operating business ventures in Sierra Leone, restricted to the specific business area issued.
Sierra LeoneBusiness Visa
Entry visa for short-term business activities including meetings, negotiations, trade, and exploring commercial opportunities in Sierra Leone.
Sierra LeoneCQ — Company Quota Permit
Employer-quota residence permit for foreign specialists and executives working within BOI-recognized companies or major projects in Sri Lanka, renewable annually.
Sierra LeoneCategory A — Work Permit - Category A
Employer-sponsored work permit for highly skilled foreign professionals and executives filling specialized roles in Sri Lanka's key economic sectors, valid one year and renewable.
Sierra LeoneCategory B
ECOWAS citizens in the formal sector
Sierra LeoneCategory C
Non-ECOWAS African nationals in the informal sector
Sierra LeoneCategory D
Foreign nationals on government contracts, NGOs, and religious missions
Sierra LeoneCategory E
ECOWAS citizens in the informal sector (e.g., petty traders)
Sierra LeoneDependant Residence Permit
Family residence permit for spouses and unmarried children of Sri Lankan primary visa holders, valid for the duration of the sponsor's residence visa.
Sierra LeoneDependent Resident Permit
Resident permit for spouses, partners, children, or extended family members of a primary permit holder, not valid for employment or economic activities.
Sierra LeoneEmployment Resident Permit
Mandatory annual resident permit for foreign nationals employed in Sierra Leone, restricted to a specific job, employer, and sometimes location, requiring employer sponsorship.
Sierra LeoneGFG-PRP — Go-For-Gold (GFG) Permanent Residence Permit
Go-For-Gold (GFG) Permanent Residence Permit
Sierra LeoneOfficial/Diplomatic Visa
Visa for diplomatic personnel, government officials, staff of foreign embassies/high commissions, international organizations including UN agencies, and government contractors.
Sierra LeonePRP — Permanent Residence Permit (Standard)
Permanent Residence Permit (Standard)
Sierra LeoneSection 18 — Transit Visa
Visa for travelers passing through Sierra Leone en route to another country, required for layovers exceeding the visa-free transit period.
Sierra LeoneStudent Entry Visa
Entry visa for foreign nationals admitted to a full-time educational program at a recognized institution in Sierra Leone.
Sierra LeoneStudent Resident Permit
Resident permit for foreign nationals enrolled full-time in daytime study at a recognized Sierra Leonean institution, renewable annually for the duration of the course.
Sierra LeoneTourist Visa (eVisa)
Standard entry visa for leisure travel, sightseeing, and visiting Sierra Leone for tourism purposes.
Sierra LeoneVisa on Arrival (Landing Visa)
Short-term visa issued at ports of entry for tourism, business, religious, academic, or family visit purposes, valid for one month with option to extend.