This page was last updated on 29 October, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Sierra Leone, but there are restrictions.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to enter Sierra Leone by air. Please check quarantine and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Details and Exemptions:Land and sea borders remain closed.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Quarantine-Free
No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers are not required to quarantine on arrival.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
COVID-19 test required
Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival
Travelers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR and a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) on arrival at their own expense.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers aged 6 years and older must wear masks in all public places.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Fully vaccinated travelers from selected countries must present a vaccination certificate. The certificate is valid after 2 weeks have passed from receiving the second dose of a 2 dose COVID-19 vaccine or after 2 weeks have passed from receiving 1 dose of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine before arrival in Sierra Leone.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Mandatory travel authorization form
Travelers must get a travel authorization before departure.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
Document: Complete online
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The result must be taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure to Sierra Leone. Travelers must upload the test result to their online travel form.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5.
Source: Government of Sierra Leone
