Sierra Leone Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

Sierra LeoneThis country’s passport is ranked No. 139 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score66

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202056115
202160129
202268135
202369136
202468134
202568132
202666139
Population
8,996,745(2026 est.)
Official language
English
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Freetown
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone
Area
71,740 km²
Phone code
+232

Sierra Leone: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
58th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
52nd out of 60 countries
Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
43rd out of 57 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
129th out of 159 countries
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
26th out of 57 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
25th out of 54 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
50th out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
85th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone sits on the west coast of Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Its landscape includes coastal plains, rolling hills, and the mountainous eastern region. The country is part of the Upper Guinea rainforest zone, which supports a rich biodiversity. Historically, its location made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange.

Freetown, the capital, is a bustling port city with a vibrant mix of markets and neighborhoods. Daily life often revolves around community gatherings, music, and social traditions. The country's cultural fabric is woven from diverse ethnic groups, each contributing its own languages and customs. Despite economic challenges, a strong sense of resilience and hospitality defines local interactions.

Sierra Leone maintains diplomatic relations with many nations and participates in regional organizations like the Economic Community of West African States. The country has worked to rebuild and strengthen its institutions after a period of civil conflict. Its natural resources, including diamonds and agriculture, have attracted international interest. Sierra Leone continues to engage with global partners on development and peacebuilding initiatives.