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Brief prepared by advisory desk · Confidential

WEST AFRICAFreetownISO · SL

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone citizenship by investment programme. Republic of Sierra Leone (West Africa; member of ECOWAS and the Commonwealth)

Mobility

N/A

reference

Visa-free

60

destinations

Passport tier

Reference

workbook layer

Programmes

2

Active

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Citizenship routes

Direct citizenship pathways

Programmes that result in a new passport, typically with enhanced due diligence, government review, and a direct grant of nationality.

Sierra Leone CBI

Sierra Leone offers two citizenship pathways: Fast-Track Special Naturalisation from USD 140,000 and African Heritage Naturalisation from USD 100,000 for applicants who establish African ancestry through qualifying DNA evidence. Both routes can be completed remotely and provide Sierra Leone citizenship with access to ECOWAS regional mobility.

From: From USD 65,000 + 1kg gold bullion (Permanent Residency); from USD 100,000 (Heritage Citizenship, African descent); from USD 140,000 (Fast Track Citizenship)
Timeline: 2 - 3
Stay: No physical presence, in-country residence or visitation requirement applies to the Fast-Track Citizenship via Special Naturalisation route.

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Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Sierra Leone Gold PR

Sierra Leone's GO-FOR-GOLD Programme offers lifetime Permanent Residency through gold-backed and no-gold pathways. The programme can be completed remotely, requires no ongoing physical presence and provides an optional pathway toward citizenship.

From: From USD 50,000 programme fee + qualifying gold purchase; no-gold option from USD 70,000.
Timeline: Up to approximately 40 days
Stay: No physical presence requirement

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: From USD 65,000 + 1kg gold bullion (Permanent Residency); from USD 100,000 (Heritage Citizenship, African descent); from USD 140,000 (Fast Track Citizenship)
Investment type: Government Contribution
Timeline: 2 - 3
Visa-free access: 60 destinations
Passport Rank: #75
Physical presence: No physical presence, in-country residence or visitation requirement applies to the Fast-Track Citizenship via Special Naturalisation route.
Dual citizenship: Dual citizenship is permitted under the programme, subject to the applicant's existing nationality laws.
Best for: Investors seeking a relatively fast, remote citizenship route with strategic access to West Africa and ECOWAS.

Key benefits

Data assurance

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Advisory desk

Workbook-backed brief, prepared for principals.

Programme terms, mobility data and source notes are drawn from the September 2026 data release and should be verified before any mandate proceeds.

Desk note · Sierra LeoneSierra Leone citizenship by investment programme. Republic of Sierra Leone (West Africa; member of ECOWAS and the Commonwealth) We recommend opening with a structured intake before any programme is shortlisted.

Data layer: September 2026
Program type: Mixed by country
Use: Informational

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Not legal, tax, or immigration advice

Figures are published by the relevant ministries or licensed intermediaries and shown in indicative form. Programmes change; terms of engagement are confidential. Nothing on this page is an offer of citizenship or tax advice.

Fast-Track Citizenship from USD 140,000
African Heritage Citizenship from USD 100,000
Approximately 60-90 day processing depending on route
100% remote application process
No physical residence requirement
Family inclusion available
ECOWAS regional mobility rights
Due diligence conducted on adult applicants

Limitations / notes

Heritage route requires verified African ancestry
Lower global passport mobility than leading Caribbean CBI programmes
Relatively new investment-migration programme
Programme rules and implementation may evolve

Passport strength

Mobility

N/A

Visa-free

60 destinations

Tier