Travel Advice for Sierra Leone

Updated information on earthquakes and tsunamis ('Safety and security' 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

Updated information about getting in touch with the British Embassy in Asmara if you need urgent help (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

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

New information about temporary safety measures following severe storm (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

Addition of information about recent flooding in Botswana ('Safety and security' page). read more

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

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

Updated information about regional airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages). read more