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Sierra Leone passport to Chad
Sierra Leone passport holders need an eVisa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Chad lets 16 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sierra Leone is not one of them.
- Sierra Leone passports get “eVisa” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Chad passports get “On arrival” in Sierra Leone.
Nearby passports travelling to Chad
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 LeoneChad- Typical duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- FNA · KBS · KEN
- To
- NDJ · AEH · MQQ
Usual hubs
France · 13.6 hours
Nigeria · 6.7 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.
Chad
Country profile
Capital
N'Djamena
Population
19.3 million
Area
1,284,000 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
Arabic, French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
6.3%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Sara30.5%
- Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma9.8%
- Arab9.7%
- Wadai/Maba/Masalit/Mimi7%
- Gorane5.8%
- Masa/Musseye/Musgum4.9%
- Other32.4%
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 C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+235
Airports
NDJ · AEH · MQQ · FYT
Highlights
- Ennedi Plateau
- Lake Chad
- Zakouma
Sierra Leone · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Sierra Leone passport need a visa for Chad?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. 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 Chad immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Chad typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Chad mission.
What about a Chad passport entering Sierra Leone?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.