Travel Advice for Sierra Leone

New information on volcanoes (See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page’). read more

Latest update: Addition of information about risks from flooding in low-lying areas, including in the capital, Maputo ('Safety and security' page). read more

New information about visa requirements when visiting Malawi (‘Entry requirements’ page). read more

New information about risks of protests (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

New information about airport closure following gunfire and explosions in Niamey (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). read more

Updated information on Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Uganda on 15 January (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

Addition of information about protests and potential travel disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more

Removal of information about risks from large gatherings and celebratory gunfire. read more

Updated information on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more