Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C., United States
Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 1701 19th Street, NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Sierra Leone, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
1701 19th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009-1605
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Telephone
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Fax
(202) 483-1793
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM
🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:11 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at 1701 19th Street, NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and The White House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Juneteenth:
June 19
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Independence Day:
July 4
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Prophet Mohamed's Birthday:
August 26
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Labor Day:
September 7
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C., United States:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
Visa Requirements
If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Sierra Leone.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Sierra Leone without a visa. The most common types of Sierra Leone visas are the following.
- Tourist visa
- Transit visa
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Diplomatic visa
Head of Mission
Amara Sheikh Mohammed Sowa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Related: List of ambassadors of Sierra Leone to the United States
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in United States
Besides Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C., United States, Sierra Leone also has 1 representation in the following city of United States:
- New York (Permanent Mission)
View All Diplomatic Missions of Sierra Leone in United States
See also
United States in Sierra Leone
United States has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Dupont Circle
(0.22 miles away)
Washington, DC 20036
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The White House
(1.06 miles away)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
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The Kennedy Center
(1.30 miles away)
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
(1.37 miles away)
3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
(2.14 miles away)
16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242
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Arlington National Cemetery
(2.75 miles away)
Arlington, VA 22211
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Nearby Airports
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
(22.39 miles away)
Washington D.C. -
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
(27.09 miles away)
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Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
(89.73 miles away)
Harrisburg
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This page was last edited on 07 March 2026 at 07:47 AM (EST).