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Sierra Leone arrival card: Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal)

Sierra Leone

Form required

You need to fill in the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal) online before you arrive. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formpoep.npha.gov.sl

When to submit: Submit within 72 hours before travel

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Required for all travellers entering or leaving since June 2026 (portal launched 5 June 2026), run by the National Public Health Agency. Keep the confirmation QR code or reference number; non-compliance may lead to delays or refusal of entry or departure. British nationals need a visa (eVisa or visa on arrival); rules vary by nationality.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Sierra Leone?
Yes. Visitors must fill in the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal) online before arriving in Sierra Leone. Required for all travellers entering or leaving since June 2026 (portal launched 5 June 2026), run by the National Public Health Agency. Keep the confirmation QR code or reference number; non-compliance may lead to delays or refusal of entry or departure. British nationals need a visa (eVisa or visa on arrival); rules vary by nationality.
When should I fill in the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal)?
Submit within 72 hours before travel
How much does the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal) cost?
It's free on the official government site, poep.npha.gov.sl. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Is the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal) the same as an arrival card or entry form?
Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration, health declaration. For Sierra Leone, the official name is the Health Declaration Form (Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal).
Do I still need a visa for Sierra Leone?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Sierra Leone's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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