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Irish Embassy in Sierra Leone

1 embassy

In Sierra Leone, Ireland has an embassy in Freetown. Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Irish Embassy in Freetown

Embassy of Ireland in Freetown

Embassy · Freetown

Today · Closed

Address: St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown
Phone: +232-79-250628
Website: ireland.ie

The Irish embassy is in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, at St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Ireland visa for Sierra Leonean citizens

Sierra LeoneIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of Sierra Leone

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Ireland visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone

Short-stay 'C' visit visa (tourism, family/friends)
Transit visa
Study and work (brief)
Fee: €60
9 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Ireland requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Sierra Leone turn to the Irish embassy in Freetown; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Sierra Leone’s missions in Ireland

Missions of Sierra Leone in Ireland (1)

In return, Sierra Leone has 1 mission in Ireland, but no embassy there on record.

Good to know

Ireland in Sierra Leone

Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.

Travel to Sierra Leone for Irish citizens

Irish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Sierra Leone, Irish citizens can turn to the Irish embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Irish embassy in Sierra Leone is closed

The Irish 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 Ireland, such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.