The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Sierra Leone, adding information about completing a health travel declaration. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe, reminds travelers to purchase appropriate travel insurance, and to read all advice. Updated on 19 June 2026, still current.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Sierra Leone on September 15, 2025, urging increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Violent crime such as robbery and assault occurs frequently, especially in Freetown, and police struggle to respond due to limited resources. Travel outside the Freetown peninsula after nightfall is discouraged; U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital after dark, and the U.S. Embassy in Freetown cannot offer emergency services outside Freetown at night. Demonstrations can occur with little warning and occasionally turn violent. Health facilities, services, hygiene,…