The Agreement Between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports has already entered into force since 24 December, 2018.

Citizens of the People's Republic of China holding valid diplomatic or service passports (including passports for public affairs) of the People's Republic of China, and the citizens of the Republic of Sierra Leone holding valid diplomatic or service passports of the Republic of Sierra Leone, are exempted from visa requirements for a period of no more than thirty (30) days from the date of entry. Citizens of either Contracting Party aforementioned, who intend to stay longer than thirty (30) days in the territory of the other Contracting Party, shall go through necessary registration procedures in accordance with the relevant regulations of the competent authorities of the other Contracting Party.

Members of diplomatic mission, consular post or international organizations holding the passports aforementioned, as well as their family members holding diplomatic or service passports (including passports for public affairs), are exempted from visa requirements for entry into, exit from, transit through or stay in the territory of the other Contracting Party for the duration of their accreditation, provided they have complied with the accreditation requirements of the other Contracting Party within thirty (30) days after their arrival.

Citizens of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Sierra Leone holding ordinary passports are not exempted from visa requirements for entry into the territory of the other Contracting Party.