Sunday, October 15 through Friday, October 20, 2023.
Information Sheet for Participants
This document contains important information regarding your October trip to Sierra Leone. Please note the Rapaport Trade Mission Team is here to help you every step of the way. We have extensive experience operating in Sierra Leone and encourage any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us at SLTrip@rapaport.com. Sherri Hendricks in the US at +1-702-893-9400., Sathi Nair in India at +91-22-6628-6500.
We are pleased to announce that Martin Rapaport, his wife Rivka and his son Ezriel will be leading the mission. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime.
Rapaport Trade Mission Contact Information
Email SLTrip@Rapaport.com
Sherri Hendricks USA
Sathi Nair India and International
WhatsApp: Rapaport Sierra Leone Trade Mission – Avital Engelberg: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LE6cNXywt75BbIGLizLJpU
Mission Checklist
Security:
Security during your stay will be provided by Rapaport. Please keep the information in this document confidential. We do not want uninvited guests soliciting you at the hotel or during the trip.
Passport Photo:
Please email us a copy of your passport photo page. Also please send us a photo you would like us to share with other participants.
Visa:
Contact VSL Travel for an online Visa. You can apply through their website and they will have your online Visa issued. https://www.visitsierraleone.org/services/visas-and-entry-requirements/visa-application-form/
You should be asking for a tourist visa which is normally processed in 2-3 business days
For additional information click here. https://www.visitsierraleone.org/visiting-sierra-leone/getting-there/visa-application-information/
or contact: +232 76 258 258 info@vsltravel.com
Visa Fees: USA – $195, Belgium – $120, India – $110, Israel – $125. Credit Card Payment accepted.
Please email us if you have any difficulty obtaining your visa
Hotel
The hotel we will be staying at is the Radisson Blu Hotel Freetown
Vaccinations:
It is important to get a Yellow fever vaccination and Malaria pills. Your Yellow Fever Vaccination should be done at least two weeks before departure. We recommend Malarone to be taken daily starting 3 days before the trip, during the trip, and for one week after the trip.
We encourage you to consult your doctor.
Air Travel:
Please arrange to arrive to Freetown, Sierra Leone on Sunday Oct. 15. Sathi will help coordinate flights from India. There are direct flights from Brussels and Paris as well as locations in Africa.
Brussels Air Office contact:
salessierraleone@brusselsairlines.com
+232 76333777 / +232 88333777
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5pm (4.30 pm on Thursday)
Saturday 10am to 12pm
All times UTC
Air France Office Contact:
+1-(800) 237-2747
Comments
A Rapaport representative will meet you at the airport upon arrival. Please send us your travel information as soon as possible. Rapaport will be providing transportation to and from the hotel
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