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Sierra Leone passport to Philippines
Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa for Philippines, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Philippines lets 161 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sierra Leone is not one of them.
- Sierra Leone passports get “Visa required” at 97 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Philippines passports get “eVisa” in Sierra Leone.
Nearby passports travelling to Philippines
Open to Sierra Leone passports near Philippines
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
Sierra LeonePhilippines- Typical duration
- 20 hours
- From
- FNA · KBS · KEN
- To
- MNL · CEB · CRK
Usual hubs
United Kingdom · 21.6 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.
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.
Philippines
Country profile
Capital
Manila
Population
114.1 million
Area
300,000 km²
Currency
Philippine peso PHP
Languages
English, Filipino
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
87,212 · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Tagalog26%
- other local ethnicities18.5%
- Bisaya/Binisaya14.3%
- Ilocano8%
- Cebuano8%
- Illonggo7.9%
- Other17.3%
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 A / Type B
Mains
230 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+63
Airports
MNL · CEB · CRK · KLO
Highlights
- Chocolate Hills
- El Nido
- Coron
- Mayon
- Banaue Rice Terraces
Sierra Leone · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Sierra Leone passport need a visa for Philippines?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Philippines immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Philippines typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Philippines mission.
What about a Philippines passport entering Sierra Leone?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Philippines as a visitor?
Visa-free / extension：Often 30 days first, with paid extensions。After visa-free entry, extend at immigration or an authorised centre; overstays are fined.