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Canada visa requirements for Sierra Leone citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Canada.
Entry details
On a Sierra Leone passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for Canada. The Sierra Leone passport currently ranks #145 of 199 worldwide, with 60 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Canada is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 53 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #25 with 161 open destinations. The reverse direction is smoother: Canada passport holders get visa on arrival for Sierra Leone.
In the opposite direction, Canada citizens travelling to Sierra Leone face: visa on arrival.
How to get the visa
🏛️ Official government option
Official Canada eTA · fee: CAD 7. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Sierra Leone → Canada
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