High Commission of the United Kingdom in Freetown
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- Spur Road 6, Freetown
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Josephine Gauld Lvo
United Kingdom
Sierra Leone
British Embassy in Sierra Leone
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Sierra Leone by 1 mission: an embassy in Freetown. The United Kingdom requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Freetown
At Spur Road 6, Freetown, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards Sierra Leone. The head of mission on record is Josephine Gauld Lvo. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Sierra Leone
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applicants in Sierra Leone turn to the British embassy in Freetown; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Sierra Leone’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Sierra Leone in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Sierra Leone has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Sierra Leone
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Sierra Leone.
Travel to Sierra Leone for British citizens
Sierra Leone issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Sierra Leone, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Sierra Leone is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Sierra Leone?
The British embassy is in Freetown, at Spur Road 6, Freetown.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Yes, Sierra Leone has its embassy in London.