Sierra Leone - Consulate of Switzerland in Freetown |
You are a Sierra Leone citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Freetown situated in Sierra Leone. A consulate in Freetown could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Freetown and Sierra Leone in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Freetown are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Switzerland in Sierra Leone besides Freetown
Swiss Consulate General in Freetown, Sierra Leone Freetown Cold Storage Co Ltd Mandalay Stree,t Kingtom P.O. Box 99 Freetown Sierra LeoneEmail: freetown@honrep.ch - Tel: (+232) 76 600 832 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Sierra Leone
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Sierra Leone)
Consulate Appointment in Freetown
Most consulates in Freetown need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Freetown first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Freetown do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Sierra Leone or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Freetown please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.