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Russian Embassy in Sierra Leone

1 embassy

Russia is represented in Sierra Leone by 1 mission: an embassy in Freetown. Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Russian Embassy in Freetown

Russia has its embassy in Freetown, the capital; the address on record is 41 Derick Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The head of mission on record is Столяров Андрей Иванович. Its website is linked on its page.

Russia visa for Sierra Leonean citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone

  • Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
  • Regular tourist visa
  • Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
  • 11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Sierra Leone’s missions in Russia

Sierra Leone has no mission in Russia on record; Sierra Leonean citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Russia in Sierra Leone

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.

Travel to Sierra Leone for Russian citizens

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

When the Russian embassy in Sierra Leone is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Russian embassy in Sierra Leone?

The Russian embassy is in Freetown, at 41 Derick Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Russia?

Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone issues Russian 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 Russia?

No mission of Sierra Leone in Russia is on record.