Embassy of the United States Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Consular Section in Freetown accepts applications for regular validity passports, and sends them to the U.S. for printing.  Passports can usually be collected within two weeks of submission of the application.  The consular section may issue limited validity passports for emergency travel – but we urge you to plan ahead.  First-time passport applicants and applicants whose passports have expired or been lost or stolen must prove their citizenship and identity. US citizens who travel extensively may ask for extra visa pages. Passport applications can be picked up any week day but passport applications may only be submitted during U.S. Citizen Services hours. American Citizens should ensure that the two passport-sized photographs conform to the required standard of 2x2 inches, showing full face with both ears exposed. 

Forms, information on passport applications for minor children, and other passport information can be found on the Department of State Travel website.