Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

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Program Type:

Citizenship by Investment

Processing Time:

2-3 months

Citizenship Timeline:

Upon approval

Permanent Residency Timeline:

N/A

Physical Presence Required:

None

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

66 countries

Minimum Contribution:

US$100,000

Contribution Options:

Donation

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Program Overview

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

The Sierra Leone direct citizenship program is a fast-track route to citizenship, offering foreign investors the opportunity to acquire Sierra Leonean citizenship within 60 to 90 days.

The program, which has two investment pathways starting at US$100,000offers additional benefits like discounted gold bullion purchases (up to 20kg over five years) and eliminates lengthy residency requirements.

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

How to Qualify

To qualify for the Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment Program, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Submit passport copies
  • Provide digital photographs
  • Include marriage and birth certificates (for family applications)
  • Submit a DNA test report (for Heritage Naturalization applicants)
  • Undergo due diligence checks

Donation Pathways

The program offers two distinct pathways to citizenship:

Fast Track Naturalization

    • Grants citizenship within 90 days
    • Total donation of US$140,000, which includes all program fees, legal costs, due diligence, and documentation

Heritage Naturalization

    • Grants citizenship within 60 days for individuals with African ancestry
    • Total donation of US$100,000, with a DNA test required for proof of ancestry

Additionally, applicants can include qualifying family members for an extra fee of US$10,000 per dependent. Eligible dependents include:

  • Dependent children below 18
  • Spouse (and legal second spouse)
  • Dependent parents of any age

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

Salient Benefits

  • Low taxes
  • Mild climate
  • English official language
  • No physical presence requirement
  • Low cost of living
  • Short processing time

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

Applicants are awarded Sierra Leone citizenship immediately upon approval.

Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to The GO-FOR-GOLD Program.

Legislation upon which this program is based is Non-Citizenship (Registration, Immigration and Expulsion) Act 1965.

Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

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Qualifying Real Estate

As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:

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