{"id":52,"date":"2026-09-09T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icic-iduai2026.gov.sl\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:17:52","slug":"visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icic-iduai2026.gov.sl\/?page_id=52","title":{"rendered":"Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Visa<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo visa required. Citizens of ECOWAS Member States enter under the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons.

\n\nTravel on a valid national passport (official\/diplomatic or ordinary) \u2014 minimum six months' validity recommended.

\n\nYellow fever certificate is required for all arrivals \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApply online before travel via the official Sierra Leone eVisa portal: www.evisa.sl<\/b>.

\nHolders of diplomatic or official passports should additionally coordinate through the nearest Sierra Leonean mission or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via note verbale.

\nA facilitated clearance desk for accredited summit delegates will operate at the airport \u2014 confirm arrangements with the Summit Secretariat when accreditation is approved.

\nPassport validity of at least six months and a yellow fever certificate are required.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Visa & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Visa Requirements and Entry Arrangements for ICIC\/IDUAI 2026 Freetown Participants <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In preparation for the upcoming ICIC\/IDUAI 2026 Conference<\/strong>, scheduled to take place in Freetown in September 2026, the host institution, the Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) of Sierra Leone, is actively engaging relevant government authorities to facilitate smooth entry procedures for all international participants.As part of these efforts, RAIC is currently in discussions with immigration authorities to secure Visa on Arrival arrangements and other special considerations such as airport tax fee waiver exclusively for registered conference participants<\/strong>. It is important to note that these facilitation measures would be strictly contingent upon early registration<\/strong>, and participants are therefore strongly encouraged to complete their registration processes well in advance.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Visa Application Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

As indicated earlier, there is also possibility for visas to be granted on arrival at the Freetown International Airport for those who would prefer that option. However, for a participant to benefit from receiving their visa on arrival they would need to register early for the conference and inform the conference secretariat accordingly by completing the conference registration form with this information.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Visa Fees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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1. African Union (AU) Nationals \u2013 Fee: $25<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Nationals from the following AU member states are required to pay a visa fee of $25<\/strong>:Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Western Sahara.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2. Non-African Union Nationals \u2013 Fee: $80<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Participants from non-AU countries are required to pay a visa fee of $80<\/strong>. This applies to nationals from countries including (but not limited to):Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, \u0625\u064a\u0631\u0627\u0646, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam, and others listed in the official schedule.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Visa Fee Exemptions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Nationals of certain countries are exempt from visa fees upon arrival<\/strong>, based on reciprocal agreements with Sierra Leone. These include:Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Botswana, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Fiji, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Kitts and Nevis.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Visa Exemptions for Certain Countries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

It is important to note that nationals of countries not listed in the above categories may not require a visa to enter Sierra Leone<\/strong>.In particular, citizens of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)<\/strong> are generally exempt from visa requirements<\/strong> when traveling within the sub-region. This exemption is in line with ECOWAS protocols on the free movement of persons, goods, and services<\/strong> among member states.Countries benefiting from this arrangement include, but are not limited to: Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, Guinea, Senegal, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Togo, and Guinea-Bissau.Participants from these countries can therefore enter Sierra Leone without a visa<\/strong>, provided they present a valid travel document such as a passport or recognized ECOWAS travel certificate.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Support services, including immigration consulting and passport photo services<\/strong>, are available to assist applicants throughout the visa process where necessary.  On arrival at Sierra Leone Iinternational Airport, Lungi, ferry services are available as an alternative sea transportation option to Sea Coach and Sea Bird. Pickups would only be provided for guests that stay in the designated hotels.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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