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No visa required – you can enter without any prior authorization.
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
The single biggest Sierra Leone ‘pro move’: choose your Lungi Airport (FNA) transfer before arriving. Freetown is across the water—fast water taxis/shuttles can take roughly 30–40 minutes, while road transfers can take hours. Booking a water crossing can save a massive chunk of your first day.
Buy a local SIM at/near the airport (Orange/Africell/QCell are common) so you instantly have maps, messaging, and the ability to coordinate drivers/boat transfers without hunting for Wi-Fi.