Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone travel guide for the Irish
Irish citizens must have a visa – either an e‑visa obtained online or a visa on arrival – to enter Sierra Leone; the decision changes only if a visa‑free agreement is announced (check).
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Key facts
- Visa requiredcheck
- e‑visa or visa on arrival
Entry requirements
Apply for an e‑visa at the Sierra Leone Immigration website before travel.
A valid yellow‑fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
Embassy contact
Ireland has no resident embassy in Sierra Leone. The British Embassy in Freetown may provide consular assistance to Irish nationals in emergencies, but it is not an Irish diplomatic mission.
- British Embassy, Freetown – 232‑5 Wilkinson Road, Freetown
Emergency
Keep the hotel’s phone number and your travel insurer’s 24‑hour helpline.
For medical emergencies, call the nearest hospital (e.g., Connaught Hospital, Freetown).
Questions people ask
Do the Irish need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Yes – you must obtain an e‑visa before travel or a visa on arrival at Lungi Airport (check eligibility with Sierra Leone Immigration), plus a yellow‑fever certificate.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- secondaryVoykit – Sierra Leone guide
Ask about Sierra Leone
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