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Policy · GhanaPassport Atlas
Sierra Leone passport to Ghana
Yes — Sierra Leone passport holders can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Ghana lets 62 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sierra Leone is one of them.
- Sierra Leone passports get “Visa free” at 39 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Ghana passports also enter Sierra Leone without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Ghana
Open to Sierra Leone passports near Ghana
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Sierra LeoneGhana- Typical duration
- 2.3 hours
- From
- FNA
- To
- ACC
Airlines Eagle Atlantic Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
Search live faresDuration 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.
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.
Ghana
Country profile
Capital
Accra
Population
33.7 million
Area
239,460 km²
Currency
Ghanaian cedi GHS
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
532,286 · 2024
Migrant share
1.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan45.7%
- Mole-Dagbani18.5%
- Ewe12.8%
- Ga-Dangme7.1%
- Gurma6.4%
- Guan3.2%
- Other6.3%
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
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 193
Dialing code
+233
Airports
ACC · TML · KMS · NYI
Highlights
- Elmina Castle
- Kakum
- Independence Square
Sierra Leone · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Sierra Leone passport need a visa for Ghana?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ghana typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ghana mission.
What about a Ghana passport entering Sierra Leone?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.