The Ministry of Internal Affairs officially announces a temporary waiver of the $25 Airport Security Fee at Freetown International Airport, effective Monday, July 6, 2026, and remaining in force until further directives are issued.
This administrative pause is a preparatory step for an exhaustive reassessment of the current contractual arrangements. It provides the necessary timeframe for the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) to finalize its independent Special Audit and allows authorities to scrutinize a more streamlined, passenger-centric collection model designed to improve the overall travel experience.
Importantly, the public is advised that this halt does not equate to a cancellation of the existing operating agreement. During this transition, Securiport (SL) Limited will preserve its core technological support functions and routinely log all passenger entry and exit data, with the exception of diplomatic passport bearers.
The Ministry urges full adherence from all airport stakeholders to secure a seamless transition this Monday and conveys its profound gratitude to the public for their steadfast patience and cooperation.