The Go-For-Gold program offers citizenship through investment in Sierra Leone's development projects.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Gain citizenship in Sierra Leona through minimum investment and gold purchase with different pathways including discounts for African heritage
Overview
A citizenship pathway through strategic investment in Sierra Leone
Eligibility Requirements
Substantial investment capacity and clean background
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Full citizenship for life
Months to Visa
9 months
Physical Presence Requirement
None
Availability
Online application available
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Apply through Investment Office + Complete documentation process
Questions?
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What investment options exist?
How long is processing time?
Is there a residency requirement?
Can family members be included?
What benefits are included?
benefits
Obtain Citizenship Within Less than One Year
Lower Investment Amount for People of African Descent
No Physical Presence Requirement
Online Submission Allowed
Unique investment option that includes the purchase of gold
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Fast Processing Speed
Visa-Free Travel Countries
60
Passport Validity
5
Overview
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What investment options exist?
How long is processing time?
Is there a residency requirement?
Can family members be included?
What benefits are included?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
The Heritage Naturalization pathway reduces the investment amount to persons with African ancestry that prove their linage with a DNA test
Proof of investment: supporting documents of the investment made in any of the eligible investment types
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required+Compliance with Visa Conditions: Applicants must agree to maintain the investment
REQUIREMENTS
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Complete financial pre-qualification
• Review investment options
• Select program jurisdiction
• Initial due diligence check
Investment Selection
• Choose investment route
• Real estate or government fund selection
• Engage local representatives
• Prepare source of funds documentation
Due Diligence
• Complete enhanced due diligence
• Background checks
• Financial verification
• Health checks if required
Application & Investment
• Submit citizenship application
• Make qualifying investment
• Provide biometrics
• Pay government fees
Citizenship Acquisition
• Receive approval in principle
• Complete investment transfer
• Oath of allegiance if required
• Collect passport and certificates
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport
Applicant's Birth Certificate+Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
Police clearance certificate from the country of origin
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
40
Overall Rank
Cost
Based on application fee
Residency Requirements
Based on residency requirements
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Residency Privileges Length
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Eligibility Requirements
Based on entry requirements
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Program Stability
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
66
Cost of Living
Quality of Life
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Healthcare Quality
103
Internet Speed
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Human Freedom
106
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