Practical information Sierra Leone

Financial

The official currency in Sierra Leone is the Sierra Leonean leone (Le).

Health and vaccinations

Be extra cautious in Sierra Leone with whatever you eat and drink (especially tap water and food that's raw or was prepared on the street), swimming water and your personal hygiene In Sierra Leone an increased risk exists to catch bilharzia, cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, polio, tetanus and typhoid fever. If possible, vaccination is recommended. Under certain conditions a vaccination for yellow fever may be required. Consult your doctor for more specific information and a personal advice.