Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment

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

From October 1, 2026, the program offers four donation pathways, starting at US$95,000 for a single applicant under the Solo Entrepreneur route, plus a US$5,000 due diligence fee. Families can apply through the Fast-Track route or, for applicants of African descent, the Heritage route.

The program also offers additional benefits like discounted gold bullion purchases (up to 19kg over five years), optional company incorporation, and twice-yearly investor delegations, and eliminates lengthy residency requirements.

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 Citizenship applicants)
• Undergo due diligence checks

Donation Pathways (from October 1, 2026)

A due diligence fee of US$5,000 applies per application, in addition to the donation amounts below.

Solo Entrepreneur Citizenship

• For a single main applicant with no dependents

• Donation of US$95,000 (US$100,000 including due diligence)

• Dependents cannot be added

Enterprise Citizenship

• For two unrelated main applicants filing jointly

• Donation of US$80,000 per applicant, with one shared due diligence fee (US$165,000 in total)

• Dependents cannot be added

• An additional US$1,000 applies if an applicant needs a separate notary session

• Replaces the previous two-partner option, which was priced at US$85,000 per partner

Fast-Track Citizenship

• Grants citizenship within 90 days

• Donation of US$140,000 for the main applicant

• The only direct citizenship route that accepts dependents without a DNA test

Heritage Citizenship

• Grants citizenship within 60 days for individuals with African ancestry

• Donation of US$120,000 for the main applicant (raised from US$100,000), with a DNA test required for proof of ancestry

Dependents (Fast-Track and Heritage only)

Standard Dependents: US$10,000 each

• Spouse

• Minor children

• Parents

• Grandparents

Special Dependents: US$20,000 each

• Adult children under 30

• Siblings under 30

Plus One: US$30,000

• Lets a Fast-Track or Heritage main applicant include one unrelated adult, such as a business partner or co-investor

Company incorporation, which was previously bundled with every approved application, is optional.

Example costs (including due diligence)

• Single applicant: US$100,000 (Solo Entrepreneur), US$125,000 (Heritage), or US$145,000 (Fast-Track)

• Family of four (spouse and two minor children): US$155,000 (Heritage) or US$175,000 (Fast-Track)

• Two unrelated adults: US$155,000 (Heritage with Plus One), US$165,000 (Enterprise), or US$175,000 (Fast-Track with Plus One)

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

Applicants are awarded Sierra Leone citizenship immediately upon approval.

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

Applications for this program may be directed to The GO-FOR-GOLD Program. Hong Kong Visa Centre and TG 2050 LTD serve as the program's Master Agent.

Citizenship under the program is conferred under Section 27A of the Citizenship Act 1973, which gives the President discretionary authority to grant citizenship. Statutory amendments to codify the route, including a Citizenship (Special Naturalization) Regulation, 2026, remain pending.