British High Commission in Freetown

The British high commission in Freetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.

The United Kingdom requires Sierra Leonean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the British high commission in Freetown whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

The British high commission in Freetown is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Sierra Leone on record. Sierra Leone in turn has an embassy in London.

About the British high commission in Freetown

It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Freetown. It is headed by Josephine Gauld Lvo, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.

Address and contact

Address: Spur Road 6, Freetown. The record for the British high commission in Freetown includes an official website.

British citizens travelling to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

When the British high commission in Freetown is closed

The next closures of the British high commission 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the British high commission in Freetown

Current procedures for the British high commission in Freetown, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the British high commission in Freetown

Within 1 km of the British high commission in Freetown there are 3 other foreign missions.