Sierra Leonean consular representation in Australia
Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate General of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Sydney.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular consular matter requires an appointment.
Location
Where is the Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located on Level 6 at 16 O’Connell Street in central Sydney.
Plan your visit: confirm current visitor arrangements before making a special trip to the O’Connell Street office.
About the mission
About the Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney
The Consulate General of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Sydney provides Sierra Leonean consular representation across Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the mission as the Consulate-General of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
The mission is headed by Mr Aron Wakil, Honorary Consul-General of Sierra Leone. DFAT records his appointment from 28 February 2012.
Although officially designated as a Consulate General, the Sydney mission is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Its functions should therefore not be assumed to be identical to those of a resident professional diplomatic mission.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Consulate General provides a local point of contact for Sierra Leonean citizens and other people seeking consular information about Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leonean citizens
Citizens of Sierra Leone in Australia can contact the Consulate General for appropriate local consular information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The office can provide guidance on Sierra Leonean consular matters and direct applicants to the appropriate authority when a procedure cannot be handled locally.
Travel and document enquiries
People with questions about travel, visas, documents or other Sierra Leonean requirements should confirm the current official procedure before making arrangements.
Confirm the service first: the Consulate General is headed by an Honorary Consul-General. Contact the office before making arrangements for passport, citizenship, visa, document or other formal consular procedures.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Sierra Leone Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate General’s business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
These are published business hours. The current official DFAT listing does not state that every consular procedure is available as an unrestricted walk-in service throughout these hours.
Contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm whether an appointment or other prior arrangement is required for your particular matter.
Contact before visiting: explain the assistance you require and confirm the current visitor arrangements before travelling to the Sydney office.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Sierra Leone Consulate General
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Sydney Consulate General’s jurisdiction as Australia.
The mission therefore serves as Sierra Leone’s honorary consular point of contact for enquiries from across Australia.
For matters outside the powers of the Honorary Consul-General, applicants should confirm which Sierra Leonean diplomatic or government authority is responsible for the procedure they require.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Sierra Leone Consulate General
Confirm the current requirements for your particular consular matter before travelling to the Sydney office.
Confirm the service
Explain what assistance you require and check whether the Consulate General can handle your particular matter locally.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms and supporting documents are required for the assistance or procedure you need.
Confirm your visit
Check the current business hours and whether an appointment or other prior arrangement is required before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney
Does Sierra Leone have a Consulate General in Australia?
Yes. Sierra Leone maintains a Consulate General in central Sydney, New South Wales.
Where is the Sierra Leone Consulate General in Sydney?
The Consulate General is located at Level 6, 16 O’Connell Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
How can I contact the Sierra Leone Consulate General?
The current official telephone number is +61 2 8964 8851.
What are the business hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Who is the Honorary Consul-General of Sierra Leone?
Mr Aron Wakil is the Honorary Consul-General of Sierra Leone. DFAT records his appointment from 28 February 2012.
Which parts of Australia does the Consulate General cover?
DFAT lists the mission’s jurisdiction as Australia.
Is the Sierra Leone Consulate General an honorary post?
The mission is officially designated as a Consulate General and is headed by an Honorary Consul-General.
Do I need an appointment?
The current DFAT listing does not state that every visit requires an appointment. Contact the Consulate General before travelling to confirm the arrangements for your particular service.
Are there Sierra Leone consulates in other Australian states?
DFAT currently lists the Sydney Consulate General with jurisdiction covering Australia. The state listings do not represent separate Sierra Leone consular offices in each state.
Can the Consulate General handle passport or visa matters?
Contact the Consulate General first to confirm what assistance it can provide locally and the current procedure for the service you require.