Cambodia Visa for Sierra Leonean Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Sierra Leonean passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Sierra Leonean nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 11:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Sierra Leoneans who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Sierra Leonean citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 11:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Sierra Leonean transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 8,139,451 Sierra Leonean passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Sierra Leonean passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Sierra Leonean citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Sierra Leonean passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Sierra Leonean citizens is 1687388 SLL.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 11:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Freetown local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Sierra Leonean passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Sierra Leone citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Sierra Leonean citizens:

  • Your Sierra Leone passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Sierra Leone

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France
(It is a 4443.7 km distance from Freetown with 7 hours, 24 minutes flight)
Imm. "Le Palais dHiver" 149, boulevard , Stalingrad 69100, Lyon, France

Phone
+33 4 78.93.04.81
To call the embassy from Sierra Leone, please dial +33

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Freetown: 23:52 PM, Friday 06 December 2024
Lyon: 00:52 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Freetown

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Sierra Leonean citizens

There are two available methods for Sierra Leonean citizens and foreign passports living in Sierra Leone to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Sierra Leone? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Sierra Leonean passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 1687388 SLL)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 11:00 AM, Sierra Leone local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Sierra Leonean nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 674955 Leone(SLL)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 787448 Leone(SLL)

Eligible ports of entry

Sierra Leonean visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Freetown Sierra Leone)
Phnom Penh International Airport 12662.9 km / 7868.4 miles (21 hours, 6 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 12501.5 km / 7768.1 miles (20 hours, 50 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 12562.4 km / 7805.9 miles (20 hours, 56 minutes)
Cham Yeam 12456.1 km / 7739.9 miles (20 hours, 45 minutes)
Poipet 12362.3 km / 7681.5 miles (20 hours, 36 minutes)
Bavet 12816.3 km / 7963.7 miles (21 hours, 21 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 12716.6 km / 7901.7 miles (21 hours, 11 minutes)

Sierra Leone & Cambodia travel information

Sierra Leone Cambodia Differences
Local time 23:52 (06 December, 2024) 06:52 (07 December, 2024) Sierra Leone is Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Freetown Cambodia.
Population 8,139,451 16,947,597 8,808,146 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather broken clouds 32°C (Freetown) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 1°C higher than Cambodia
Distance Freetown
  • Phnom Penh (12663.0 km / 7868.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (12502.0 km / 7768.0 miles)
Average distance is 12583 km or 7819 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Sierra Leone
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Day which will occur in 2 weeks, 3 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Freetown local time)

Sierra Leone Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Sierra Leone.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 2 weeks, 2 days
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 2 weeks, 3 days
St Stephen's Day Thursday, 26 December 2024 2 weeks, 4 days
New Year's Eve Tuesday, 31 December 2024 3 weeks, 2 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 3 months
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 3 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Sierra Leone?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Sierra Leone.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Sierra Leonean nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Sierra Leonean citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 1687388 SLL) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Sierra Leone?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 11:30 AM on 12 December 2024 (Freetown local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Sierra Leone, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.