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Please note: Due to increased travel demand, appointments are limited.

Schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure travel protection.

From the capitol to the countryside, Sierra Leone offers a variety of sights and sounds. Travel safely and virus-free with Passport Health.

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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Sierra Leone

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Despite its beauty, Sierra Leone has remained mostly uninfluenced by tourist activities. Much of the country is still undiscovered.

The country’s coastline, is only one of its many attractive landscapes. The Loma Mountains in the north have dense rain forests and volcanoes nestled in rolling hills.

In Freetown vibrant houses perched on stilts remain from when freed slaves relocated to the country’s Western shores.

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Sierra Leone. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sierra Leone: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:

  • COVID-19 –
    Airborne –
    Recommended for all travellers
  • Hepatitis A –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for most travellers
  • Hepatitis B –
    Blood & Body Fluids –
    Accelerated schedule available
  • Typhoid –
    Food & Water –
    Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
  • Cholera –
    Food & Water –
    A risk in some regions. Especially recommended for those visiting rural areas.
  • Yellow Fever –
    Mosquito –
    Required for arriving travellers from ALL countries. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age.
  • Rabies –
    Saliva of Infected Animals –
    High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
  • Polio –
    Food & Water –
    While there is no active polio transmission in Sierra Leone, it is vulnerable for outbreaks. Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
    Various Vectors –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
    Wounds & Airborne –
    Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
  • Chickenpox –
    Direct Contact & Airborne –
    Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
  • Shingles –
    Direct Contact –
    Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
  • Pneumonia –
    Airborne –
    Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
  • Influenza –
    Airborne –
    Vaccine components change annually.
  • Meningitis –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Sierra Leone

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
COVID-19 Airborne Recommended for all travellers
Hepatitis A Food & Water Recommended for most travellers
Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids Accelerated schedule available
Typhoid Food & Water Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
Cholera Food & Water A risk in some regions. Especially recommended for those visiting rural areas.
Yellow Fever Mosquito Required for arriving travellers from ALL countries. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age.
Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
Polio Food & Water While there is no active polio transmission in Sierra Leone, it is vulnerable for outbreaks. Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

Routine Vaccinations for Sierra Leone

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Various Vectors Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) Wounds & Airborne Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
Chickenpox Direct Contact & Airborne Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
Shingles Direct Contact Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia Airborne Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
Influenza Airborne Vaccine components change annually.
Meningitis Airborne & Direct Contact Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students.

Sources: PHAC, WHO and ISTM

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Sierra Leone.

the PHAC also says that the Zika virus is a risk in Sierra Leone. This virus can cause serious birth defects. It is recommended that pregnant women, or women planning to become pregnant, should not travel to Sierra Leone.

Ebola struck Sierra Leone in July of 2014. The outbreak claimed more than 700 lives.

In March 2016, the World Health Organization declared Sierra Leone Ebola-free.

To find out more about these vaccines, see our vaccinations page. Ready to travel safely? Book your appointment either call or start booking online now.

Sierra Leone does not have any entry restrictions, at this time. But, all travellers arriving from regions with 50 confirmed cases or more of COVID-19 must be quarantined for up to 14 days. This includes transiting though a region with over 50 confirmed cases.

While there is not yet a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, vaccines do guard against typhoid and yellow fever, two infections common in Sierra Leone, as well as medication to prevent travellers’ diarrhea are readily available. Call us at or schedule an appointment online to learn more about protecting your health while travelling in Sierra Leone.

A valid passport is required to enter the country. All tourist and business visits will also require a visa.

Sierra Leone Entry Requirements

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Sources: Embassy of Sierra Leone and Canadian Travel and Tourism

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months following your expected date of arrival. Proof of yellow fever immunization is also required for entry.

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

Sierra Leone is, for the most part, humid year-round. The country’s hottest season is from November through around April. During this time, travellers can expect a slight drop in humidity, but a spike in temperatures. Near the coast, breezes from the Atlantic offer a slight drop in temperature. March is considered the peak of the dry, hot season.

From December to January, dry dust storms from the Sahara blow through most of the country.

November and May are considered wet months. Travellers should expect a moderate amount of rainfall during this time.

  • Freetown – In this coastal town, the temperatures tend to be relatively cooler than other major cities in Sierra Leone. Freetown experiences frequent rainfall.
  • Kenema – Located in the South Sierra Leone, the climate is tropical and rainfall is present for most of the year. The dry season here has little impact on the climate.
  • Makeni – Located in the center of Sierra Leone, this city experiences weather like Kenema to the South and Freetown to the West. But, this area experiences less rainfall.

Sierra Leone is widely regarded as one of the poorest countries in the world. With this poverty comes an increase in crime rates.

Freetown is seen as the safest destination in the country. But, even in Freetown, night time wandering is not recommended. If you decide to travel from Freetown, the trip should be made in the daylight as run-ins with bandits are not uncommon.

If you are headed to border areas pay attention to your surroundings and never travel alone if you can help it. For instance, the border to Liberia is considered unstable.

Most dishes in Sierra Leone are spicy, plant-based and served with rice. Vegetable, meat and nut stews are common. Local dishes include: okra stew, cassava bread, coconut cake and pepper soup.

More impoverished areas in the country will have poor hygiene practices. It is best to stick to restaurants that are recommended for serving quality food on a consistent basis.

Although street food may smell tempting, cooking food outdoors increases the likelihood of your meal becoming contaminated.

All travellers to Sierra Leone should bring a traveller’s diarrhea kit and receive cholera, typhoid and hepatitis A vaccinations.

Gola Forest National Park is the best opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife. At one point of entry to the park sits Tiwai Island, where 11 primate species, exotic butterflies and pygmy hippos live.

Local groups offer weekend excursions that involves canoeing, hiking, animal tracking and visits to local communities for a full cultural experience.

Consider packing the following items, regardless what time of year you plan on travelling to Sierra Leone:

  • Either a rain poncho or a light rain jacket – Prepare for any expected or unexpected rainfall.
  • Bug spray or insect repellent – The high level of humidity across the country attracts mosquitoes, among other insects.
  • Long sleeved shirts and pants – Coverage of the arms and legs further reduces your chances of being bitten by mosquitoes
  • Light and airy, yet relatively conservative clothing – The temperatures are manageable, but humidity can make it feel much warmer than it is.

Canadian consular services can help travellers with many issues they may face including passport services. There are no consular services in Sierra Leone. For any consular needs, contact the Canadian Embassy of Ghana:

Canadian Embassy in Ghana
42 Independence Avenue,
Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 (0) 302 21 15 21 / +233 (0) 302 22 85 55

Ready to start your next journey? Call us at or book online now!

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Travel Vaccines for Sierra Leone

Overall rating: 5 stars – 2 reviews
★★★★★
“Great consultation.“
“The nurse was very knowledgeable with Sierra Leone and I felt very comfortable with her recommendations on the necessary vaccinations. Quick in and out consultation and I was happy with their service.”

Submitted by: Ryan
★★★★★
“Prepared for Sierra Leone“
“The lady who helped me was very nice and knowledgeable. It explained a lot about the passport immunization clinic.”

Submitted by: Susan

On This Page:
Do I Need Vaccines for Sierra Leone?
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Sierra Leone?
What Is the Climate Like In Sierra Leone?
How Safe Is Sierra Leone?
Is the Food Safe In Sierra Leone?
Camping With the Wildlife of Tiwai Island
What Should I Take to Sierra Leone?
Canadian Embassy in Sierra Leone

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