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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

Name Republic of Sierra Leone
Location West Africa
Time IST (-) 5 1/2 hrs
Capital Freetown
Language English (official, regular use limited to literate minority), Mende (principal vernacular in the south), Temne (principal vernacular in the north), Krio (English-based Creole, spoken by the descendants of freed Jamaican slaves who were settled in the Freetown area, a lingua franca and a first language for 10% of the population but understood by 95%).
Area 71,740 sq kms
Population 5,612,685 (July 2013 est.)
National Day 9 Aug
Currency Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) 1 = INR 0.0110708.
Airline Name Sierra National Airlines (LJ)
International Airports Lungi (Freetown) (FNA)

Diplomatic Missions in India

Name: Sierra Leone

Name Honorary Consulate General of Sierra Leone
Address 1412, Dalamal Towers, Nariman Point,
City Mumbai - 400 021
Helpline 22852617, 2287 6150
Fax 2288 0815, 2283 4004
Working Days Mon to Fri
Office Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs
Submission Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs
Collection Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs
Notes Visa is handled.
Jurisdiction to Apply No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in Mumbai only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of application.
  • One visa form.
  • One passport-size photograph.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 900
Multiple EntryINR 1600

Business

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of application.
  • One visa form.
  • One passport-size photograph.
  • A Covering letter from the Indian Organisation.
  • A Letter of Invitation from the Business Associate/ s in Sierra Leone.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 5 working days.

Transit

Visa is not required if the Applicant continues the journey by the same or the first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, without leaving the airport. This holds provided the traveler holds a confirmed onward air ticket.

Seamen

  • Visa is not required.
  • Indian Seamen traveling on duty must hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and passport.
  • The Seamen should be met at the airport by the Shipping Agent who will be responsible for his immediate transfer to the Ship. The Ship should be in harbor.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of application.
  • One visa form.
  • One passport-size photograph.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 5 working days.
Single EntryINR 900
Multiple EntryINR 1600

Business

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of application.
  • One visa form.
  • One passport-size photograph.
  • A Covering letter from the Indian Organisation.
  • A Letter of Invitation from the Business Associate/ s in Sierra Leone.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • Onward country visa.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 5 working days.

Transit

Visa is not required if the Applicant continues the journey by the same or the first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, without leaving the airport. This holds provided the traveler holds a confirmed onward air ticket.

Seamen

  • Visa is not required.
  • Indian Seamen traveling on duty must hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and passport.
  • The Seamen should be met at the airport by the Shipping Agent who will be responsible for his immediate transfer to the Ship. The Ship should be in harbor.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone

Visa Applications can be submitted only at the Honorary Consulate General of Sierra Leone in Mumbai.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone

Visa Applications can be submitted only at the Honorary Consulate General of Sierra Leone in Mumbai.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone

Visa Applications can be submitted only at the Honorary Consulate General of Sierra Leone in Mumbai.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Sierra Leone