High Commission of India Freetown, Sierra Leone
High Commission of India Freetown, Sierra Leone, located at 32-B, Wilkinson Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of India, or view the information about the address, phone, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, consular services, holidays, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
32-B, Wilkinson Road
Freetown
Sierra Leone Telephone
- +232 73 000 000, +232 73 000 111
Email
- [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] Office Hours
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
List of holidays
Location Map
Website
Office website
Services
The following is a brief listing of services offered at the High Commission of India Freetown, Sierra Leone.
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Medical Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
Indian Passports
The government of India issues several types of passports, including:
Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.
Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.
Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.
Consular Assistance
Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.
Emergency Travel Document (EC)
The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.
Besides High Commission of India Freetown, Sierra Leone India also has 1 representation in the following city of Sierra Leone:
- Freetown (Honorary consul)
All diplomatic missions of India in Sierra Leone
Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Sierra Leone:
- Cotonou, Benin (Honorary consul)
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (Embassy)
- Kinshasa, Congo (Democratic Republic) (Embassy)
- Banjul, Gambia (Honorary consul)
- Accra, Ghana (High Commission)
- Conakry, Guinea (Honorary consul)
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast (Embassy)
- Monrovia, Liberia (Honorary consul)
- Monrovia, Liberia (Embassy)
- Bamako, Mali (Embassy)
- Nouakchott, Mauritania (Honorary consul)
- Niamey, Niger (Embassy)
- Lagos, Nigeria (Consulate General)
- Abuja, Nigeria (High Commission)
- São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe (Embassy)
- Dakar, Senegal (Embassy)
- Lomé, Togo (Embassy)
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This page was last edited on 05 March 2024 at 12:49 PM (EST).