About Us Visa requirements

HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA

FREETOWN (SIERRA LEONE)

1

Basic documents required for

all types of Visas

  • A duly filled-in and signed visa application form with picture uploaded

  • Letter of introduction from employer

  • 2 recent passport-size photographs

  • A valid passport with minimum six months’ validity

  • Booking of an airline return ticket in the name of the applicant

  • Vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever (original)

2

Tourist Visa

  • All documents as in Column 1 above

  • A confirmed hotel reservation in India or a letter of sponsorship by relatives/ friends in India

  • Salary bank statement of applicant

  • Travel plan

  • If applicant is being invited by a relative, friend etc., in such cases an invitation letter (a copy at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in by invitee) along with a copy of invitee’s passport.

3

Business Visa

  • All documents as in Col.1

  • Invitation letter from the Indian company with which the applicant/his/her company has business dealings. A copy of the invitation letter should be sent directly to the High Commission of India, Freetown by email at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in

  • Letter of introduction from applicant’s firm indicating the name of the applicant, purpose and duration of the proposed visit.

  • Photocopy of the local business registration, TIN, and Tax Clearance Certificate in respect of the applicant/company

  • Confirmed hotel reservation(s) in India or letter of sponsorship by the Indian Company who has invited the applicant

  • Local company bank statement

  • Bill of lading, air waybill, customs duty, payment receipts for people who have visited India previously for importation of goods.

4

Medical Visa

  • All documents as in column 1 above

  • A reference letter from a recognized local Doctor/Hospital where the applicant is undergoing treatment/who has referred the applicant for seeking treatment in India

  • Copy of confirmation letter from recognized hospital/clinic in India which has offered treatment for the applicant. A copy of the invitation letter should be sent directly to the High Commission of India, Freetown by email at cons.freetown@mea.gov.in

  • Applicant’s bank statement

5

Conference Visa

  • All documents as in Col.1

  • Invitation letter from the Organizers of the Conference/workshop/seminar.

  • A copy of clearance letter from the Ministry of External Affairs in India and Ministry of Home Affairs and the concerned Ministry/body holding the conference

6

Student visa

  • All documents in Col 1

  • Letter of sponsorship by parents

  • Bank statement of sponsor

  • Attestation of certificates by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • College affiliation papers and UGC/AICTE approval and approval for course (a copy  should be sent directly by the school to cons.freetown@mea.gov.in)

  • Photocopy of sponsor’s ID card

NOTE:

  • Note Verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation to accompany applications of all government officials.

  • All applicants must add photocopy of first & last page of their passports (personal particulars, address, etc.) and Yellow Fever certificate. It takes around 3 working days to process visa for Sierra Leonean Nationals. 

  • Payment to be done at the High Commission in CASH.