- Address
- 29 Spur Loop, Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Website
- sl.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Zhao Yong
China
Sierra Leone
Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone
1 embassy
China is represented in Sierra Leone by 1 mission: an embassy in Freetown. China requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Chinese Embassy in Freetown
China has its embassy in Freetown, the capital; the address on record is 29 Spur Loop, Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The head of mission on record is Zhao Yong. Its website is linked on its page.
China visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Sierra LeoneChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Sierra Leone
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China visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
China requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Sierra Leone turn to the Chinese embassy in Freetown; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Sierra Leone’s missions in China
Missions of Sierra Leone in China (1)
In return, Sierra Leone has an embassy in China, in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Sierra Leone
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.
Travel to Sierra Leone for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Sierra Leone, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Chinese embassy in Sierra Leone is closed
The Chinese embassy in Sierra Leone closes on Sierra Leone’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Sierra Leone?
The Chinese embassy is in Freetown, at 29 Spur Loop, Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for China?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Does Sierra Leone have an embassy in China?
Yes, Sierra Leone has its embassy in Beijing.