Practical guides: Sierra Leone
Housing
Home security, renting and buying property as a foreign national.
Home security
Armed robberies, carjackings and burglaries have targeted foreigners' homes, including French nationals.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Sierra LeoneFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, safety
Sources for this guide
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Sierra Leone · Source updated: June 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sierra Leone, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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