Government Responds to Expanded U S Entry Restrictions on Sierra Leoneans

The Government of Sierra Leone has responded to a new proclamation by the United States Government imposing full entry restrictions on Sierra Leonean nationals, following an announcement issued on December 16, 2025.
In a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Government confirmed that Sierra Leone had been moved from partial to full restriction status under revised U.S. immigration measures.
The expanded restrictions form part of a broader U.S. policy affecting several countries, based on concerns including visa overstay rates, compliance with the repatriation of removable nationals, and wider national security considerations.