Guides to Sierra Leone citizenship
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, checked against the Sierra Leone citizenship laws, official statements and BRIDGES data, and dated. Start with the complete guide if you are new to the topic.
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.