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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

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Sierra Leone citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Tanzania — applied for online before departure.

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Sierra Leone vs Tanzania: passport comparison

Sierra Leone

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #144 · mobility 82.7

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1
28

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

Tanzania: good to know

Dodoma

Capital

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+255

Calling code

Where else Sierra Leone goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Tanzania

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Sierra Leone citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Tanzania — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sierra Leone or Tanzania?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 39. Global rank: Sierra Leone #144, Tanzania #135.
Where can Sierra Leone and Tanzania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Tanzania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sierra Leone and Tanzania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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