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Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Austria?

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Sierra Leone citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Sierra Leone vs Austria: passport comparison

Sierra Leone

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #144 · mobility 82.7

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
24

countries both Sierra Leone and Austria can enter visa-free together

Sierra Leone + Austria: passport compatibility

32%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sierra Leone and Austria travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
134 access differs

Where Sierra Leone and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (24)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Swaziland 30 days #120
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Where to apply: Austria has no mission in Sierra Leone

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Senegal 732 km
Applications accepted in: Dakar
2
Nigeria 2,249 km
Applications accepted in: Abuja
3
Algeria 2,593 km
Applications accepted in: Algiers

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

How the entry rule changed: Sierra Leone → Austria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Sierra Leone → Austria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Sierra Leone passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Sierra Leone goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Austria?
Sierra Leone citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sierra Leone or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 39. Global rank: Sierra Leone #144, Austria #13.
Where can Sierra Leone and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sierra Leone and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sierra Leone passport ranking

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