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The Lungi Ferry stops at 10pm sharp — if you land at 11pm you'll miss it. Options: (1) Pre-book a speedboat charter (~$120 for 6 pax), (2) Stay at Yogi Guest House opposite the terminal — no crossing needed, or (3) Wait for the 6am morning ferry. I strongly recommend staying in Lungi for late arrivals. WhatsApp me to confirm your room: +232 72 120 659.

Uday is right. I always stay at Yogi for night arrivals. The stress of crossing at night is not worth it.

Current BSL published rate is approximately NL 22,500–23,000 per USD. Street rates run slightly higher but carry scam risk. SaloneKart Forex Desk offers competitive rates with full receipts — ideal for NGO reimbursement. For $2,000, WhatsApp me before you land and I'll lock in a rate.

Dutch passport holders require a visa. Get it on arrival at Lungi Airport for $80 (single entry, 30 days). Bring passport photos and USD cash. For a 3-week trip, on-arrival is fine — no need to apply in advance. Full checklist in the guide above.

Yogi Restaurant (Hariom Yogi Guest House, 2 min from Lungi terminal) has an Indian chef and full vegetarian menu — dal, sabzi, roti, rice. For a month-long stay, contact me for a meal plan at a reasonable rate. WhatsApp: +232 72 120 659.

Officially RSLCG targets 3–5 business days. In practice 2–4 weeks if documents are complete. Key tips: (1) MoA and AoA drafted by a local lawyer, (2) Name availability check first, (3) NASSIT and TIN add another 1–2 weeks. Full step-by-step in the guide above.

For Lungi and central Freetown: Africell has the strongest 4G. Get a SIM at the airport (bring passport). 10GB data bundle ~NL 100,000 (~$4.50). For remote work, Yogi Guest House has fibre WiFi on generator backup — ask about remote worker packages.