Irish Embassy in Freetown
Embassy 
Ireland Freetown, Sierra Leone
- Address
- St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown
- Phone
- +232-79-250628
- Website
- ireland.ie
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 30 August 2026
At St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown, the Irish embassy in Freetown represents Ireland towards Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Irish embassy in Freetown
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Sierra Leone
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Irish embassy in Freetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Ireland visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Sierra LeoneIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of Sierra Leone
IrelandSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone visa for citizens of Ireland
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel. Check with the Irish embassy in Freetown whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in FreetownSpur Road 6, Freetown
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Embassy of Liberia in FreetownSpur Road 2, Freetown
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Ireland’s other missions in Sierra Leone
The Irish embassy in Freetown is the only mission of Ireland in Sierra Leone on record. Sierra Leone in turn has 1 mission in Ireland.
Good to know
About the Irish embassy in Freetown
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in Freetown.
Address and contact
Address: St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown. The record for the Irish embassy in Freetown includes a phone number and an official website.
Irish citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Irish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the Irish embassy in Freetown is closed
The next closures of the Irish embassy in Freetown for public holidays in Sierra Leone are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish embassy in Freetown
Current procedures for the Irish embassy in Freetown, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Irish embassy in Freetown
Within 1 km of the Irish embassy in Freetown there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Freetown?
The Irish embassy in Freetown is at St Josephs Avenue 8, Freetown.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in Freetown?
The Irish embassy in Freetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Irish Embassy in Freetown open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in Freetown do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Embassy in Freetown closed?
The Irish embassy in Freetown closes on Sierra Leone’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Ireland.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
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