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Sierra Leone Travel Guide

Freetown Capital
USD Currency
English Language
+232 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most International Travelers, Obtainable On Arrival For Some.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application form, Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 119
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Mobile Money,local App
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bawoo
Bah-woo
Goodbye
N'kuma
N-koo-mah
Please
Plis
Pleez
Thank you
Tenki
Ten-kee
Sorry
Sori
So-ree
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
You sabi English?
You sah-bee Eng-lish?
I don’t understand
A no understand
Ah no un-der-stand
Can you speak slowly, please?
You fit talk slow, plis?
You feet talk slow, pleez?
Can you help me, please?
You fit help me, plis?
You feet help me, pleez?
What does this mean?
Wetin dis mean?
Weh-tin dis mean?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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