Sierra Leone citizenship, without the sales talk
In 2025 Sierra Leone announced facilitated naturalisation for investors and people of Sierra Leonean heritage, but its rules have not been published. This guide separates the law in force from the announcement and from market figures: residence periods, dual citizenship, the heritage route, the family, the passport and the checks before any payment. Every fact is linked to an official source or BRIDGES data.
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Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
What is actually known about Sierra Leone citizenship for investors in 2026: the 1973 law and the 2006 amendments, the SLID announcement of January 2025, the figures BRIDGES publishes, the family, the passport and the checks before any payment.
How Much Sierra Leone Citizenship Costs in 2026: The GO-FOR-GOLD Figures Explained
The approximate Sierra Leone citizenship figures published by BRIDGES in 2026: about $100,000 for the heritage route, $140,000 to $148,000 for the fast track, the gold option and family add-ons, and why none of them is an official tariff.
Naturalisation in Sierra Leone: 8 or 15 Years, the Oath and Dual Citizenship
What the Sierra Leone Citizenship Act 1973 and the 2006 amendments say: 8 or 15 years of residence, the conditions of section 9, dual citizenship, offices closed to naturalised citizens, deprivation and appeals.
The Sierra Leone Heritage Route and Family Members: Who Qualifies and What to Prove
Who counts as a person of negro African descent under the 2006 amendments, what is known about the heritage route announced in 2025, which documents prove roots, and how a spouse, children and other relatives are assessed.
What the Sierra Leone Passport Gives in 2026: Visa-Free Travel and ECOWAS
The Sierra Leone passport in 2026: 63 destinations without a prior visa in the BRIDGES Passport Index, no visa-free Schengen, UK or US, ECOWAS membership with 12 member states, and who actually benefits.
Sierra Leone or Vanuatu, and the Checks to Make Before Any Payment
Sierra Leone against Vanuatu in 2026 using BRIDGES figures: costs, timelines, travel after Vanuatu lost Schengen visa-free access, legal certainty, and the list of things to confirm in writing before paying for any citizenship route.
Three routes at a glance
| Legal basis | Status | Figures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary naturalisation | 1973 Act, section 8 | published law | 8 or 15 years of residence |
| Investor route (GO-FOR-GOLD) | SLID announcement, 2025 | no public rules found | about $140,000 to $148,000 (BRIDGES, approximate) |
| Heritage route | SLID announcement, 2025 | no public rules found | from about $100,000 (BRIDGES, approximate) |
Compiled from the Citizenship Act 1973, the 2006 amendments and BRIDGES data, checked October 2026. The figures are not official tariffs. See the cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sierra Leone sell citizenship?
SLID announced in January 2025 that it would facilitate naturalisation for qualifying investors and people of Sierra Leonean heritage. The detailed rules have not been published.
How much does it cost?
There is no official tariff. BRIDGES quotes approximate figures from about $100,000 to about $148,000 depending on the route.
Can I keep my passport?
Sierra Leone allows dual citizenship since 2006. Check the rules of your own country too.
Does it give visa-free Europe?
No. Sierra Leone citizens need a Schengen visa.
What should I check first?
The legal provision, the authority, the recipient of the money, the family list and the refund terms, all in writing.