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Sierra Leone Citizenship by Investment 2026
Your second passport. Your freedom. Your new chapter.
Picture yourself holding your second passport. A further citizenship. New security for your future. Sierra Leone offers you four routes from USD 80,000 per person. No trip to Sierra Leone. With options for family, siblings and a Plus One.
- From
- 80,000 USD per person
- Investment routes
- 4
- Processing time
- usually 90-120 days from complete application to passport
- Source
- sierraleonepassport.com
A second country that calls you its citizen
There is a moment you never forget: you hold the certificate of naturalisation in your hands. A foreign country has become your second home state. You have a further citizenship. And with it, a door that stays open to you for good.
That is exactly what Sierra Leone offers you with its GO-FOR-GOLD Program through Special Naturalisation.
The Government of Sierra Leone examines every application. After verification and review by the ministry, the decision is made. The President personally signs the certificate of naturalisation.
Four routes lead to this goal: Enterprise Citizenship, Solo Entrepreneur, Heritage Citizenship and Fast Track Citizenship. On top of that there is Permanent Residency without a passport, which you can later convert into citizenship.
Sierra Leone is the programme we handle directly. We know the route, the documents and the procedure. On our specialist site sierraleonepassport.com you will find the cost calculator, the full list of documents and your application.
Your second passport begins with a decision.
Four routes. One goal: you become a citizen.
What is your independence worth to you? What would it mean to you to hold a second citizenship from now on?
Sierra Leone makes this step possible with four clearly defined programmes.
- Enterprise Citizenship: USD 80,000 per applicant. The route for exactly two applicants without dependants, for example two business partners taking the step into a second citizenship together. They pay the due diligence fee once, jointly.
- Solo Entrepreneur: USD 95,000 for a single applicant without dependants. Your own route to a second passport. A decision that is yours alone.
- Heritage Citizenship: USD 120,000 for a main applicant of African descent. Proof comes through citizenship of an African state or a recognised DNA test. Your dependants may join you on this route.
- Fast Track Citizenship: USD 140,000 for the main applicant. The route for everyone who wants to secure their future together with their family. Every class of dependant is included.
Your money stays in an escrow account until approval. The amounts stated are programme fees, not investments with a required holding period.
And Sierra Leone opens one more prospect: every route can come, if you wish, with a company in Sierra Leone with a business account, registered office and nominee for the first year.
So, if you wish, you also gain a business presence in West Africa.
Enterprise Citizenship (new from 25.09.2026)
80,000 USD
per person; exactly two applicants, e.g. business partners, no dependants; plus one joint due diligence
Solo Entrepreneur (new from 25.09.2026)
95,000 USD
single applicants only, no dependants; plus due diligence
Heritage Citizenship (new price)
120,000 USD
main applicant of African descent, proven by DNA test; plus dependants and due diligence; dependants and Plus One possible
Fast Track Citizenship
140,000 USD
main applicant; plus dependants and due diligence; with family: spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings
Your decision deserves complete clarity on cost
A second passport is a significant decision. That is exactly why you should know from the start which amounts lie ahead.
On top of the programme fee there is a due diligence fee:
- USD 5,000 for up to five applicants together.
- USD 900 for each additional applicant.
The due diligence is carried out by Harod Associates in London.
If you pay in USDT, a conversion fee of 1.6% and all bank charges apply.
For professional submission through sierraleonepassport.com we charge USD 4,750 for up to five people and USD 800 for each additional person. For Solo Entrepreneur and Enterprise Citizenship the submission fee is USD 3,750.
You know the costs. You know the route. Now it is about what you receive for it: a second citizenship.
| Submission fee | 4,750 USD, due at the start, up to 5 people, 800 USD per additional person; Solo Entrepreneur and Enterprise Citizenship: reduced to 3,750 USD (instead of 4,750 USD) Source |
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| Processing fee incl. background check (due diligence) | 5,000 USD, due once all documents have been submitted, up to 5 people, 900 USD per additional person; Enterprise Citizenship: one joint due diligence for both applicants; notarisation of the oath of allegiance is included Source |
| Total cost per the calculator: 1 person | Solo Entrepreneur (lowest-cost option, single applicant without dependants): 103,750 USD in total, made up of the 3,750 USD submission fee (reduced) at the start, the 95,000 USD programme fee paid into the escrow account within 5 days of the escrow documents being prepared, and the 5,000 USD processing fee incl. background check after submission; Fast Track (with family, flexible): 149,750 USD in total; you save 46,000 USD compared with Fast Track Source |
| Priority Processing (successor to Extra Fast Track, optional) | 10,000 USD per application, all co-applicants in the same application included (e.g. spouse, children, parents), on top of the programme fee; available for all four programmes; passport issued and sent by DHL within 120 days at the latest, otherwise the full 4,750 USD submission fee is refunded Source |
| Priority Processing: conditions | all documents complete and with certified translations, programme fee in the escrow account within 5 days of the escrow documents being prepared, availability for the notary appointment by Zoom; the 120-day period runs from receipt of all documents and the programme fee Source |
| Certification and translation | certification and notarisation of documents free of charge for all programmes; translation and certification by us on request 250 USD per person Source |
| Change of name under English law (deed poll, optional) | 10,000 USD main applicant, 1,000 USD each additional person in the application Source |
| Tax residence certificate (optional) | 10,000 USD, once per application Source |
| Personal bank account in Sierra Leone (optional) | 1,950 USD, also for co-applicants, after naturalisation is complete Source |
| Payment | in USD by bank transfer to the escrow account (fee option “OUR”) or in USDT on the TRON network (TRC20) with an additional 1.6% off-ramp fee Source |
The finest security is the kind you can pass on
At some point, as a father, mother or grandparent, you ask yourself a different question.
What do I leave my family besides wealth?
A business can be inherited. So can property. But what if you could also give your children a second citizenship to take with them?
Solo Entrepreneur and Enterprise Citizenship are reserved for applicants without dependants.
These people belong to your future:
| Applies to | Fast Track and Heritage Citizenship; Solo Entrepreneur and Enterprise Citizenship do not include dependants Source |
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| Spouses | 10,000 USD per person, up to 2 under the law of Sierra Leone Source |
| Former spouses | usually 10,000 USD, in individual cases up to 20,000 USD Source |
| Children under 18, parents, grandparents | 10,000 USD each Source |
| Children aged 18 and over | 20,000 USD each Source |
| Siblings, their spouses and children, nephews and nieces | 20,000 USD each; siblings over 30 on request only Source |
| Plus One | 30,000 USD; one unrelated person (max. 1), e.g. an unmarried partner or a business partner, with no marriage or proof of relationship required; goes through due diligence like every applicant Source |
| Adding someone later | not generally possible once an application has been submitted or completed; a Plus One cannot add dependants of their own Source |
| Minors | as a rule, the signature of one parent with custody or of the legal guardian is enough Source |
And then comes the thought that makes this step so special:
Anyone naturalised through Special Naturalisation passes their citizenship on to their children.
Today you make a decision whose meaning reaches far beyond your own life.
Your wealth has opened doors. Now you open one more.
You have built something. You carry responsibility. You want to decide for yourself how you shape your life and your family's future.
Sierra Leone opens the path to naturalisation to adults of every nationality except North Korea.
The programme does not require a police certificate.
Instead, Harod Associates in London independently vets every applicant aged 18 or over. The review covers the documents, the source of funds and compliance.
For your application you need:
- Your passport.
- Your birth certificate.
- Proof of address.
- A photo and your signature.
- For spouses, the marriage certificate.
Depending on the payment agreement, proof of the source of funds and a CV are added.
You do not have to travel to Sierra Leone or live there.
No visit before your naturalisation. No residence afterwards.
Your life stays where you want to live it. Your second citizenship comes on top.
| Who can apply | all nationalities except North Korea, aged 18 and over; no restriction by country of origin or profession, provided due diligence is passed Source |
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| Documents required | passport (copy of the data page), biometric passport photo, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if a spouse is in the application), proof of address (e.g. a recent utility bill), signature; depending on the payment agreement, proof of source of funds and a CV; finally a notarised oath of allegiance and a declaration of financial self-sufficiency Source |
| Not required | no police certificate, no medical examination, no proof of employment, no company documents and no reference letters; the independent due diligence carries out the background check (identity, sanctions lists, criminal records) on every applicant aged 18 and over Source |
| Travel | 100% remote, no trip to Sierra Leone and no embassy appointment; the oath of allegiance and declarations are notarised by Zoom (Farage Andrews Law Practice) Source |
| Timeline | usually 90-120 days from complete application to passport; with Priority Processing, passport sent within 120 days at the latest Source |
| Escrow and refund guarantee | the programme fee stays in the lawyer's escrow account until naturalisation (parties licensed in West Africa or Hong Kong); if naturalisation cannot be completed, 100% of it is refunded, except submission and processing costs (e.g. due diligence, notary, lawyer) Source |
| Certificate | the certificate of citizenship is signed by the President of Sierra Leone; an interim confirmation is issued by the Chief Immigration Officer Source |
| Passport | biometric passport, currently valid for five years; sent by DHL together with the tax number and documents (via Sofia, Bulgaria) or handed over in person by arrangement; renewal online, without travel Source |
| Multiple citizenship | Sierra Leone accepts multiple citizenship without restriction Source |
| Travel access | 65+ countries visa-free or with visa on arrival, including ECOWAS rights in 11 further countries; a visa is usually needed for the Schengen Area Source |
| Company and bank account (optional) | free of charge for the main applicant: a company in Sierra Leone with a business bank account after naturalisation and passport issue; first year free, from the second year regular costs for accounting, compliance and filings Source |
| Golden Visa: permanent residence (no passport) | from 60,000 USD incl. a 1 kg gold investment in Sierra Leone; lifelong residence permit, no passport; upgrade to citizenship possible; the gold is held at the Bank of Sierra Leone, purchase price 2% below market price, after 12 months further amounts up to 20 kg over 4 years Source |
From your decision to the moment you hold your passport
Picture the moment: an envelope arrives. Inside is your new passport.
Your name. Your photo. A further citizenship.
A clearly structured path leads you to that moment.
- The first step: The pre-check (KYC). Your journey begins.
- Your documents: You upload them easily in the Application Hub. The programme's notary service handles the certification.
- Your safeguard: You sign the escrow agreement and transfer the programme fee to the escrow account.
- The independent review: Harod Associates carries out the due diligence.
- Your oath of allegiance: You take the oath and sign the required declarations before a notary by Zoom.
- The decision: The government reviews your application. Once it is approved, you receive your certificate of naturalisation.
- Your new passport: The programme collects your passport in Sierra Leone and delivers it to you anywhere in the world.
From a complete application to the passport, sierraleonepassport.com usually states 90 to 120 days.
And then it lies in front of you.
The visible proof that you are now a citizen of a second country.
A second passport. Another world where you are at home.
With your second citizenship you gain more than another travel document.
You become a citizen of a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
That gives you free movement and market access in the eleven other member states.
Another region of the world is open to you as a citizen.
For travel to the Schengen Area you need a visa with the Sierra Leone passport. Each destination country decides for itself which other countries you may visit without a visa.
The passport is currently usually valid for five years and is then renewed.
The real value lies in your second citizenship. It is part of your personal planning for the future and widens your options far beyond your next holiday.
Your second citizenship. Where you live remains your decision.
You acquire a second passport because you want to become more independent.
One thing remains important: your new citizenship does not, by itself, change your tax liability in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
What counts is where you live.
Sierra Leone does not tax its citizens on the basis of citizenship alone. As long as you are not tax resident there, you pay tax in Sierra Leone only on income from Sierra Leone.
Becoming tax resident in Sierra Leone is a separate step.
That way you keep two decisions properly apart: where you are at home for tax purposes and which citizenships you hold.
Plan ahead today and you have options tomorrow
Perhaps you want a second passport just for yourself. Perhaps your whole family should benefit. Perhaps a business presence in West Africa appeals to you as well.
Sierra Leone opens different routes for different ways of life.
For individuals and business partners: Solo Entrepreneur and Enterprise Citizenship are the most affordable routes to a second citizenship. Neither involves dependants.
For people who value their time: Naturalisation takes place with no travel and no police certificate.
For entrepreneurs with an eye on West Africa: The option of a company adds a business prospect.
If visa-free travel to the Schengen Area is your main aim, compare the programmes of the Caribbean states.
In the end, a single question counts:
How much is it worth to you to build your future on more than one citizenship?
Video on the programme
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The answers before you set out for your second passport
How much does Sierra Leone citizenship cost?
From USD 80,000 per person with Enterprise Citizenship for two applicants. Solo Entrepreneur costs USD 95,000, Heritage USD 120,000 and Fast Track USD 140,000. On top come the due diligence fee of USD 5,000 for up to five applicants and the submission fee.
How long does it take?
From a complete application to the passport, sierraleonepassport.com usually states 90 to 120 days.
Do I have to travel to Sierra Leone?
No. The application, oath of allegiance and declarations are done online and by Zoom. Your new passport is delivered to you.
Do I need a police certificate?
No. The independent review is carried out by Harod Associates in London.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Sierra Leone allows multiple citizenship. Whether you keep your current citizenship is decided by the law of your home country.
What happens to my money if the application is refused?
Your programme fee stays in an escrow account until approval. If your application is refused, you get it back. Due diligence fees and submission costs are not refunded.
Your second passport begins with a decision.
You have worked hard to build a life full of possibilities. Now it is about expanding them, for you and for your family. Talk to Daniel Taborek about your budget, your family and the route to your second citizenship. Find out which passport should enrich your future.
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