As Sierra Leone’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Route de Ferney 194 B, 3e étage, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 519 22 74 |
| Fax | +41 22 519 22 84 |
| mission@slmge.ch | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Lansana Alison Gberie, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Route de Ferney 194 B, 3e étage, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Sierra Leonean Embassy?
Lansana Alison Gberie has served as Sierra Leonean ambassador to Switzerland since December 2018. Sierra Leone’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Sierra Leonean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Sierra Leone
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is not subject to an FDFA travel warning at present. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Sierra Leonean national holiday (27 April). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Sierra Leonean citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 519 22 74. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. For Swiss travellers in Sierra Leone, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Abidjan, which also covers Sierra Leone and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Sierra Leone and Switzerland
Sierra Leone in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Sierra Leone (this page)
Switzerland in Sierra Leone
- No resident Swiss embassy – Sierra Leone is covered by the Swiss Embassy in Abidjan
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Geneva
Where is the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Geneva?
At Route de Ferney 194 B, 3e étage, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
Who heads the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Geneva?
Lansana Alison Gberie, in office since December 2018.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Sierra Leone?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Sierra Leone; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Sierra Leone, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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