Embassy of France in Freetown
Today · Closed- Address
- Spur Loop 39, Freetown
- Phone
- +23279990991
France
Sierra Leone
French Embassy in Sierra Leone
1 embassy
In Sierra Leone, France has an embassy in Freetown. Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
French Embassy in Freetown
The French embassy is in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, at Spur Loop 39, Freetown. Its phone number is on its page.
France visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
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France visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
France requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Sierra Leone turn to the French embassy in Freetown; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Sierra Leone’s missions in France
Missions of Sierra Leone in France (1)
In return, Sierra Leone has an embassy in France, in Paris.
Good to know
France in Sierra Leone
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.
Travel to Sierra Leone for French citizens
French citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Sierra Leone, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Sierra Leone is closed
The French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Sierra Leone?
The French embassy is in Freetown, at Spur Loop 39, Freetown.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for France?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Do French citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Sierra Leone have an embassy in France?
Yes, Sierra Leone has its embassy in Paris.