Fast-Track Citizenship by Investment
Fast-Track Citizenship by Investment is a residence route in Sierra Leone (Citizenship by investment). Donation USD 140,000 to national development fund (USD 100,000 "Heritage" route for applicants of African ancestry with DNA test); ~USD 3,000 processing + ~USD 10,000 per added family member; no residence. Weak passport.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about $140,000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30%; dual citizenship allowed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Citizenship by investment |
|---|---|
| Investment | $140,000 |
| Fees (family) | $23,000 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | now |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30%; dual citizenship allowed |
| As of | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: none · No conscription; professional/volunteer forces.
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): medium risk — EDD
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
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