Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · Sierra LeonePassport Atlas
Bangladesh passport to Sierra Leone
Bangladesh passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Sierra Leone lets 136 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bangladesh is one of them.
- Bangladesh passports get “On arrival” at 14 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Sierra Leone passports also enter Bangladesh without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Sierra Leone
Open to Bangladesh passports near Sierra Leone
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BangladeshSierra Leone- Typical duration
- 16 hours
- From
- DAC · CGP · ZYL
- To
- FNA · KBS · KEN
Usual hubs
United Kingdom · 18.3 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bangladesh
Country profile
Capital
Dhaka
Population
169.8 million
Area
144,000 km²
Currency
Bangladeshi taka BDT
Languages
Bengali
Time zone
UTC+06:00
Foreign-born
2.9 million · 2024
Migrant share
1.7%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Bengali at least99%
- other indigenous ethnic groups1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Sierra Leone
Country profile
Capital
Freetown
Population
9.1 million
Area
71,740 km²
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone SLL
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
49,997 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Temne35.4%
- Mende30.8%
- Limba8.8%
- other5%
- Kono4.3%
- Korankoh4%
- Other11.7%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+232
Airports
FNA · KBS · KEN · WYE
Highlights
- Tasso Island
- Cotton Tree
- Outamba-Kilimi
Bangladesh · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Bangladesh passport need a visa for Sierra Leone?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sierra Leone typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sierra Leone mission.
What about a Sierra Leone passport entering Bangladesh?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.