The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone to comply with a new mandatory health declaration requirement introduced by the Sierra Leonean authorities.

According to a travel advisory issued by the ministry on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Government of Sierra Leone, through its public health authorities, introduced the mandatory health declaration process for all travellers entering or departing the country effective June 18, 2026.

The requirement applies to all travellers, including Ghanaian citizens, foreign nationals, residents returning to Sierra Leone, and visitors entering or leaving the country.

The Ministry said travellers must access the Sierra Leone Health Travel Portal at https://poep.npha.gov.sl, register and complete the Health Declaration Form within 72 hours before travel.

Travellers are also required to provide their correct and updated seat number before departure, retain the confirmation QR Code or Reference Number generated after submission, and present it to relevant authorities when requested during their journey.

The advisory cautioned travellers that providing false, inaccurate or misleading information could result in delays, denial of entry or departure clearance, or additional health screening procedures.

It added that persons who feel unwell before, during or after travel should immediately report to a Point of Entry Health Officer and seek medical attention.

The ministry said information submitted through the portal would be used to support disease surveillance, prevention and public health security measures, and would be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Upon arrival in Sierra Leone, travellers may be subjected to health screening and other public health measures deemed necessary by the authorities.

The travelling public has been encouraged to complete the online health declaration before departure to avoid delays and ensure compliance with Sierra Leone’s public health regulations.