Free import
• 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco (no age limit)
• 1L of alcohol (no age limit)
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
Restricted
• Pets of good health certificate and valid vaccination certificates can obtain permit. Please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate (see Contact tab)
• Any type of weapon requires a permit from a Police Head Office in Freetown and will be held by Customs until such a permit can be obtained.
• Currency:
* Residents – of up to 50,000 of local currency and of up to $5000 worth of foreign currency
* Non-residents - of up to 50,000 of local currency and unlimited amount on foreign currency that needs to be declared upon arrival.
Free Export
• No information available
Prohibited
• No information available
Restricted
• Residents - of up to 50,000 of local currency and of up to $5000 worth of foreign currency
• Non-residents - of up to 50,000 of local currency and for foreign currency up to the amount that was declared upon arrival.
Basic health information for travelers to Sierra Leone
• Malaria, Yellow Fever and Cholera are present in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection. HIV is prevalent in this country.
• All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
Basic security information for travelers to Sierra Leone
• Many of the violent incidents throughout the country often involve guns and knives and travellers should take great care to avoid getting involved in any dangerous situations. Travellers should also keep a copy of their passport with them for identification by the countries authorities or in the case of an emergency.
For further assistance please contact the Sierra Leone Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Sierra Leone Customs contact information
Address:
Villa 24 Cape Sierra Hotel
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Aberdeen Village
P.O. Box -1435
Telephone: +2322223662
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Sierra Leone Embassy.
List of Sierra Leone Embassies all over the world: http://sierra-leone.visahq.co.uk/embassy/Austria/
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