Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Work permit for foreign employees
Wok pɛmit
Who this is for
Employers engaging a non-citizen, and non-citizens taking up employment in Sierra Leone.
What to bring
- Employer's letter of appointment or contract
- Employee's passport and current immigration status
- Employee's qualifications and CV
- Employer's business registration certificate
What to do
- The employer applies on behalf of the employee.at Ministry of Labour, Freetown
- Submit the contract, qualifications and business registration.at Ministry of Labour, Freetown
- Await assessment and the outcome of the application.
- On approval, complete the corresponding immigration formalities.at Immigration Department
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Sources
- Drafted for MDA review — not yet confirmed by the ministry
Last verified 2026-08-29
