The Embassy of Sierra Leone in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Sierra Leone in the United States, serving Sierra Leonean citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 1701 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-939-9261 |
| Fax | +1 202-483-1793 |
| Website | www.embassyofsierraleone.net |
| Head of Mission | Amara Sheikh Mohammed Sowa, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Consular hours: 10:00–15:00 (days not specified). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Washington, D.C., about 1.8 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6.8 km away. The nearest Metro station is Dupont Circle (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Sierra Leone in the United States
The ambassador is Amara Sheikh Mohammed Sowa, who presented the credentials on 24 July 2025, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. The Congressional Directory also lists 1 consular office of Sierra Leone in the United States – career or honorary – in New York (New York); it will get its own page in this directory. In Sierra Leone, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Freetown (sl.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for the United States?
Sierra Leone is not one of the 42 countries in the US Visa Waiver Program (Department of Homeland Security), so Sierra Leonean citizens normally need a US visa before travelling to the United States, also for short visits; visas are issued by US embassies and consulates abroad, not by the Sierra Leonean embassy in the United States.
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
175 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Singapore (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Somalia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), South Sudan (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (embassy), Sudan (embassy), Suriname (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tajikistan (embassy), Tanzania (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy), Togo (embassy), Trinidad and Tobago (embassy), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy). The full list of all 176 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Sierra Leone.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Sierra Leonean citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-939-9261. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Sierra Leone can contact the U.S. Embassy in Freetown.
Diplomatic missions of Sierra Leone in the United States
Sierra Leone in the United States
- Washington – Embassy of Sierra Leone in the United States (this page)
- New York (NY) – consular office (page in preparation)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Sierra Leone in the United States
Does Sierra Leone have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 1 US city, including New York.
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Details checked on 21 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), www.embassyofsierraleone.net.
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