Consular Services

Services provided by the Embassy of Sierra Leone to Sierra Leonean nationals and foreign nationals.

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C. provides a range of services to Sierra Leonean nationals in the United States, Canada, and other accredited countries, as well as to foreign nationals seeking certain documentation. Consular services are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, excluding public holidays.

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Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

The Emergency Travel Certificate is issued to Sierra Leoneans who are traveling back to Sierra Leone. It is only good for one-way travel to Sierra Leone.

Requirements

✓Two passport size photographs
✓Fee of US $100.00 Money Order
✓Copy of your old passport/Birth Certificate
✓Prepaid self-addressed envelope

Personal Information

Name of Bearer*

Address*

Expected Date of Travel*

Purpose of Travel*

Occupation*

Date of Birth*

Day

Month

Year

Place of Birth*

Town

Country

Height

National Status*

Traveling To*

Via / Transiting At

Telephone Number*

Passport Particulars

Passport Number

Place of Issue

Date of Issue

Date of Expiry

Reasons for Unavailability of Passport

Has the loss been reported to Police / Embassy?

YesNo

Document Upload

Two Passport Size Photographs

Upload two recent photos (white background)

Copy of Old Passport or Birth Certificate

Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG

💰 Payment Notice: Fee of US $100.00 Money Order made payable to Embassy of Sierra Leone. Cash payments are NOT accepted.

I understand that it is my responsibility to check whether or not the ETC is accepted by both the country of transit and destination. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. *

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Authentication of Documents

Fee: US$100.00 per document

The Embassy authenticates documents such as Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Educational and business documents, driver's license etc., that have been issued by the various authorities in Sierra Leone. Submit your original document(s) to be authenticated by mail together with the required fee of US$100.00 per document.

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Repatriation of Human Remains

Requirements for Repatriation of Human Remains to Sierra Leone

For Citizens of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Note: Unless indicated, all documents submitted should be ORIGINAL

✓Death Certificate
✓Burial/Transit Permit
✓Letter from Embalmer certifying that the remains have been embalmed according to accepted mortuary procedures and have been enclosed in a sealed casket containing only the body of the person in question, the clothing and packing
✓Certificate of non-contagious disease by the treating physician or the local health department
✓Current Republic of Sierra Leone Passport. If not available, an Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) should be obtained. The form is available at www.embassyofsierraleone.net. Note: A Money Order of US$100.00 made payable to the Embassy of Sierra Leone should be enclosed for the Emergency Travel Certificate
✓Note that for persons with dual citizenship: The Republic of Sierra Leone passport needs to be valid or an Emergency Travel Certificate should be obtained
✓Copy of itinerary
✓Money order of US$100 made payable to the Embassy of Sierra Leone for processing the funeral documents and a prepaid self-addressed envelope (US Postal Express Mail is advised)

Ready to Visit the Consular Section?

Walk-ins are welcome during consular hours (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM). For complex matters, we recommend calling ahead.

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