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British Council Sierra Leone
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NOTES FOR SHORT TERM VISITORS
If you are travelling to Sierra Leone for a short visit we have prepared some information about travel, accommodation, health and culture to ensure you make the most of your visit.
Travelling to Sierra Leone
Find out about visa requirements and flights from the UK to Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone travel.
Man jumping in the air
Arrival in Sierra Leone
Useful information for when you arrive in Sierra Leone.
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Lawcourt in Freetown
Health and vaccinations
Find out how to avoid problems with the climate, food and water in Sierra Leone.
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Doctor smiling. Image © Tim Hall
Banks and currency

Advice about the currency of our country and our local banks

Sierra Leone currency information.
Bank in Sierra Leone
Hotels and accommodation
For advice about booking hotels please read our recommendations.
Sierra Leone hotels.
Recreation and shopping
There are plenty of things to see and places to visit in Sierra Leone, including beautiful beaches, great shops and sporting facilities.
Read on recreation and shopping in Sierra Leone
Fishermen at Lumley Beach
Eating out

Our restaurants are adequate, the prices are lower than those in Britain and the seafood is fresh and of good quality.

Eating out in Sierra Leone
Spices at King Jimmi Market in Freetown
General information
Find out lots of interesting facts about Sierra Leone.
See the general information.
King Jimmi Market in Freetown
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