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Sierra Leonean Honorary Consulate in Ireland

1 honorary consulate

Sierra Leone is represented in Ireland by 1 mission: an honorary consulate in Bagenalstown. Irish citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Sierra Leonean honorary consulates in Ireland

Sierra Leone has an honorary consulate in Bagenalstown; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Sierra Leone visa for Irish citizens

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Sierra LeoneIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone issues Irish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Ireland’s missions in Sierra Leone

Missions of Ireland in Sierra Leone (1)

In return, Ireland has an embassy in Sierra Leone, in Freetown.

Good to know

Sierra Leone in Ireland

There is no embassy of Sierra Leone in Ireland on record, so Ireland is probably covered by an embassy of Sierra Leone in another country. Worldwide, Sierra Leone has 33 missions in 24 countries; one of them is in Ireland.

Travel to Ireland for Sierra Leonean citizens

Ireland requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Ireland, Sierra Leonean citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.

When the honorary consulate of Sierra Leone in Ireland is closed

The honorary consulate of Sierra Leone in Ireland closes on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Lá Caille) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Sierra Leone, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sierra Leone have consulates in Ireland?

No career consulate is on record, but Sierra Leone has an honorary consulate in Bagenalstown.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone issues Irish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Does Ireland have an embassy in Sierra Leone?

Yes, Ireland has its embassy in Freetown.