Embassy of Germany in Freetown
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Middle Hill Station 3, Freetown
- Phone
- +232 78 732120
- Website
- freetown.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Dr. Pascal Richter, Ambassador
Germany
Sierra Leone
German Embassy in Sierra Leone
1 embassy
In Sierra Leone, Germany has an embassy in Freetown. Germany requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
German Embassy in Freetown
At Middle Hill Station 3, Freetown, the German embassy represents Germany towards Sierra Leone. The head of mission on record is Dr. Pascal Richter, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Sierra Leone turn to the German embassy in Freetown; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Sierra Leone’s missions in Germany
Missions of Sierra Leone in Germany (4)
In return, Sierra Leone has 4 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Sierra Leone
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.
Travel to Sierra Leone for German citizens
Sierra Leone issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Sierra Leone, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Sierra Leone is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Sierra Leone?
The German embassy is in Freetown, at Middle Hill Station 3, Freetown.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do German citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues German 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 Germany?
Yes, Sierra Leone has its embassy in Berlin, along with 3 other missions in Germany.