Travelling from Freetown, Bo, Kenema or from a Sierra Leonean community abroad? A Dubai visa for Sierra Leone citizens is an e-visa you get online before you fly, with no embassy visit and no paper forms to post. Holders of a Sierra Leonean passport can apply for a tourist, visit, business or transit visa wherever they live, including the United States and Oman. Dubai E Visa Online acts as your UAE sponsor: we check your documents, submit the application and keep you updated until the e-visa reaches your inbox.
Prices for Sierra Leonean passport holders start from $121 and include the UAE government fee and our service fee. Below you will find visa types and prices, documents, the application steps, processing times and extensions, all in one place.
Do Sierra Leone Citizens Need a Visa for Dubai?
Yes. A Sierra Leonean passport does not allow visa-free entry to the UAE, so your e-visa should be approved before you pay for a non-refundable ticket. The airline may ask to see the visa at check-in, and UAE immigration checks it again on arrival. For a traveller leaving from Freetown, where changing flights late is costly, the safest order is: apply, receive approval, then book.
Dubai Visa Types and Prices for Sierra Leone Citizens
Pick the visa that fits your trip. The table lists stay, validity, extension option, processing time and starting price per person. Prices include government fees and our service fee, and the final amount is shown before you pay.
| Visa type | Entry | Stay | Valid to enter within | Extendable | Processing | Price from (per person) |
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| Tourist and visit visas |
| 7-Day Short Visit Visa | Single | 7 days | 60 days | Yes | 1–2 days | $125 |
| 30-Day Single Entry Visa | Single | 30 days | 60 days | Up to 30 days | 3–4 days | $154 |
| 60-Day Single Entry Visa | Single | 60 days | 60 days | Up to 2 weeks | 3–4 days | $421 |
| 30-Day Multiple Entry Visa | Multiple | 30 days | 60 days | Up to 30 days | 3–4 days | $450 |
| 60-Day Multiple Entry Visa | Multiple | 60 days | 60 days | No | 3–4 days | $700 |
| 90-Day Leisure Visa | Single | 90 days | 60 days | No | 1–2 days | $850 |
| Business visa |
| 14-Day Business Visa | Single | 14 days | 58 days | Up to 30 days | 1–2 days | $138 |
| Transit visas |
| 48-Hour Transit Visa | Single | 48 hours | 30 days | No | 1–2 days | $121 |
| 96-Hour Transit Visa | Single | 96 hours | 30 days | No | 4–5 days | $137 |
| Freelancer visa |
| 2-Year Freelancer Visa | Multiple | 2 years | 2 years | Yes | 15–30 days | $3,500 |
| Visa extensions (for travelers already in the UAE) |
| 30-Day Inside A2A Extension | Single | 30 days | 58 days | Yes | 1–2 days | $550 |
| 60-Day Inside A2A Extension | Single | 60 days | 60 days | Yes | 1–2 days | $650 |
| 90-Day Visa Extension | Single | 90 days | 90 days | Yes | Same day | $750 |
Which visa suits which Sierra Leonean traveller?
Dubai tourist visa from Sierra Leone: for holidays, shopping and sightseeing, the 30-day single-entry visa covers most trips, while the 60-day visa suits longer stays. If you plan to leave the UAE and return, for example on a side trip to Oman, choose a multiple-entry visa.
Dubai visit visa for Sierra Leone citizens: for visiting relatives or friends who live in the UAE. You give your host's details, and a UAE-resident host can share their Emirates ID instead of a hotel booking. The 7-day and 30-day visas are the usual choice for short family visits.
Business and transit: the 14-day business visa covers meetings, conferences and exhibitions, but it does not let you take up work in the UAE. If you have a long layover on the way to another destination and want to leave the airport, the 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa lets you see the city. The 96-hour visa takes longer to process, so apply early.
Dubai Visa Price, Cost and Fees for Sierra Leone Citizens
The Dubai visa price for Sierra Leone citizens depends on the visa type and length of stay. The Dubai tourist visa price starts from $154 for 30 days and $421 for 60 days, and the Dubai visit visa price follows the same rates because both are applied for in the same way. Multiple-entry and longer visas cost more. The Dubai visa fees shown in the table include the UAE government charge and our sponsorship service fee. Express processing may change the total, and the final Dubai visa cost is always displayed at checkout before payment.
To keep costs down, choose the shortest visa that covers your dates. Every traveller needs their own visa, so a family of four on the 30-day single-entry visa would pay 4 × $154 = $616. You can pay online by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
Dubai Visa Requirements and Documents for Sierra Leone Citizens
The Dubai visa requirements for Sierra Leone citizens are simple. Have these documents ready before you start:
- A valid Sierra Leonean passport: valid for at least 6 months from your travel date, with at least 4 blank pages.
- Passport bio page copy: a clear colour scan with nothing covering any details.
- One colour photograph: on a plain white background. Black and white photos are not accepted.
- Flight details: a return or onward booking. We recommend booking once your visa is approved.
- Accommodation details: a hotel booking, or your host's details if you stay with family or friends. If your host lives in the UAE, share their Emirates ID.
Children and infants each need their own visa and documents. Compare names, dates of birth and passport numbers with the passport before you submit, because mismatches are a common cause of delays. Business visas may need a company invitation letter.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa from Sierra Leone
The whole process takes a few minutes online:
- Choose your visa from the table above or the visa cards and click Apply Now.
- Select Sierra Leone as your citizenship and the country where you live.
- Complete the form exactly as your details appear in your passport.
- Upload your passport copy, photo, and flight and accommodation details.
- Pay online by card. You receive an application ID by email.
- Receive your e-visa by email once approved, and track your Dubai visa status at any time.
Not sure where to start? Our guide on how to apply for a Dubai visa walks through the form step by step, and you can also chat with our team. Ready to begin? Use the Dubai visa application online form. Save your approved visa on your phone and carry a printed copy when you travel. To confirm your document is genuine, read how to check if a Dubai visa is original or fake.
Dubai Visa Processing Time for Sierra Leone Citizens
Tourist and visit visas (30-day and 60-day) usually take 3–4 days. The 7-day, 14-day business, 90-day leisure and 48-hour transit visas take about 1–2 days, the 96-hour transit visa takes 4–5 days, and the 2-year freelancer visa takes 15–30 days.
For urgent trips, our Dubai express visa service can shorten the wait, with the fastest option completed in as little as 3–4 hours. UAE immigration makes the final decision on every application, so times are estimates, not guarantees. We suggest applying at least a week before you travel, and earlier during holiday seasons and school breaks. Once submitted, you can follow progress on the Dubai visa status page.
Dubai Visa for Sierra Leone Citizens Living Abroad
You do not have to be in Sierra Leone to apply. The process is the same everywhere: select Sierra Leone as your citizenship and your current country as your country of residence.
Sierra Leone citizens in the United States
If you are a Sierra Leonean living in the United States, you can get your Dubai visa online from home. Upload your passport copy and photo, pay online and receive the e-visa by email. Apply early to allow for the time difference and any document questions, and keep your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date.
Sierra Leone citizens in Oman
Sierra Leoneans living in Oman can apply online too. Select Sierra Leone as your citizenship and Oman as your residence, and submit the same passport copy, photo and travel details as any other applicant. An Omani residence permit does not change the visa you need for Dubai on a Sierra Leonean passport. Oman is also where many travellers make the airport-to-airport visa change described below.
Dubai Visa Extension for Sierra Leone Citizens
If you are already in Dubai, some visas can be extended without leaving the UAE. Check the "Extendable" column: 30-day visas can be extended by up to 30 days and the 60-day single-entry visa by up to 2 weeks, while the 60-day multiple-entry, 90-day leisure and transit visas cannot be extended.
- Inside-country extension: stay longer without leaving the UAE. Submit your application 2–3 days before your visa expires. See the 30-day and 60-day inside-country extensions.
- Airport-to-airport (A2A) change: fly to a nearby country such as Oman and return on the same flight to receive a new 30- or 60-day visit visa. See the 30-day and 60-day A2A options.
Do not overstay. Overstaying leads to daily fines paid when you leave and can affect future applications, so apply for an extension before your visa expires.
Why Apply for Your Dubai Visa With Us
- UAE sponsorship included: tourist and visit visas must be submitted through a local sponsor, and we act as yours.
- Document check before submission: we review your passport copy and photo to avoid preventable delays.
- Clear prices: government fees and our service fee are included in the price shown.
- Status tracking: follow your application online at any time.
- Support by chat, email and phone when you need it.
Pick your visa in the table or cards above and click Apply Now to start your Dubai visa for Sierra Leone passport holders today, or use the Dubai visa application online form for your nationality. We are an independent travel agency and are not affiliated with GDRFA Dubai, ICP or any UAE embassy. Approval rests solely with UAE immigration.
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