How much Sierra Leone citizenship costs in 2026

6 min read · Published 6 October 2026

Since 1 October 2026 a Sierra Leone passport costs from $100,000 for one person and from $140,000 with family. We break down every route, the add-ons for relatives and what is refunded on refusal.

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Key point	2026 figures
Solo route	from $100,000 including due diligence
Fast track with family	$140,000 plus due diligence from $5,000
Add-on per relative	$10,000 or $20,000
Timeline	60-90 days stated, 3-6 months in practice
Passport	63 visa-free destinations, a visa needed for Schengen
USA	entry on this passport suspended since 1 January 2026
Dual citizenship	allowed since 2006

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Sierra Leone has one of the newest and cheapest citizenship programmes: no visit to the country, a broad family package and a stated timeline of 60-90 days. Since 1 October 2026 a single applicant is better off on the separate $100,000 route, while families take the $140,000 fast track with add-ons for relatives.

The price is honest only together with the limits: entry to the US on this passport is suspended, and Schengen and the UK require a visa. Below are all routes, cost items, family amounts, timelines and refund terms.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Solo contribution incl. due diligence	from $100,000	main applicant
Fast track with family	$140,000 for the main applicant	main applicant
Due diligence	from $5,000 per application of up to 5 people	once per application
Spouse, children under 18, parents and grandparents	$10,000	each family member
Adult children, siblings under 30 and their spouses	$20,000	each family member
Heritage route for descendants	$120,000	main applicant

Since 1 October 2026 a single applicant is better off on the separate route: $100,000 versus $145,000 on the fast track including due diligence. The heritage route, by contrast, rose to $120,000.

For the African diaspora there is a route without an investment contribution: instead of money it requires a DNA test, a trip and a ceremony.

Prices changed on 1 October 2026, and the refund deduction is not set in figures

The main risk of the Sierra Leone programme is not the contribution but the refund terms: on refusal the money is returned from escrow minus administrative costs and the check, and the general wording does not name the deduction. Murblz chooses the best route for your family composition, gets the deduction and refund deadline written into the contract in figures and handles the application up to the naturalisation certificate.

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How much Sierra Leone citizenship costs per family member

On the Fast Track route the main applicant pays $140,000, and each further family member adds $10,000 or $20,000 depending on the relationship. Due diligence is paid once per application, priced by the number of people.

Who	Contribution	Due diligence per application
Main applicant, Fast Track	$140,000	-
Spouse, children under 18, parents and grandparents	$10,000	-
Adult children, siblings under 30 and their spouses	$20,000	-
One adult business partner	$30,000	-
Whole application, up to 5 people	-	$5,000
Whole application, 6-10 people	-	$10,000

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $155,000
Two adults and a child	from $165,000
Two adults and two children	from $175,000

The family package is one of the broadest: an application can include not only the spouse and children but also parents, grandparents, adult children and siblings under 30. The family total depends on who is included, and we calculate the full amount with due diligence and documents in the chat.

What the cost does not include

translations, notarisation and passport delivery;
visas for the US, Schengen and the UK when travelling on the new passport;
flights if you choose the diaspora route with a trip and ceremony;
support: we quote it after reviewing the documents.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Choosing the route and family composition	1-2 weeks
Documents and due diligence	3-6 weeks
Contribution to the escrow account	after due diligence approval
Decision and naturalisation certificate	60-90 days stated, 3-6 months in practice
Passports	after the certificate

Naturalisation certificates are signed by the president, usually in batches, so the stated 60-90 days stretches to 3-6 months in practice.

Is money refunded if you are refused

On refusal the money is returned from escrow minus administrative costs and the cost of due diligence, as the programme policy states. The exact deduction and refund deadline should be written into the contract in figures, not a general phrase.

Due diligence is not refunded on refusal.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed
Dominica	Fund contribution or real estate	from $210,000	3-6 months	allowed
Egypt	Contribution from $250,000	from $260,000	6-12 months, often longer	allowed

Vanuatu and Dominica cost more, but their passports open Schengen visa-free. Egypt costs more and also lacks visa-free Europe. Sierra Leone is the cheapest entry, but with the most limited passport.

Who the Sierra Leone passport suits

The passport opens 63 visa-free destinations, fewer than the Russian one with 114. It suits those who need a second citizenship as a backup document, for business in West Africa or for a whole large family in one application. It will not help with travel to the US, Europe or the UK.

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FAQ

How much does Sierra Leone citizenship cost in 2026?

Since 1 October 2026, from $100,000 for one person on the separate route and $140,000 plus due diligence from $5,000 on the family fast track.

How much does Sierra Leone citizenship cost for a family?

$10,000 is added to $140,000 for a spouse, children under 18, parents and grandparents, and $20,000 for adult children and siblings under 30, plus due diligence per application.

Is money refunded on refusal?

Yes, from escrow minus administrative costs and due diligence; the deduction should be written into the contract in figures.

Can you enter the US on a Sierra Leone passport?

No, entry on this passport has been suspended since 1 January 2026.

How long does Sierra Leone citizenship take?

60-90 days are stated, 3-6 months in practice.

Can you keep a Russian passport?

Yes, Sierra Leone has allowed dual citizenship since 2006. A Russian citizen must notify the Interior Ministry within 60 days.

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