In 2021, the Sierra Leone Government has created a path to Sierra Leonean citizenship for African Americans who have traced their DNA Heritage to Sierra Leone. What follows is the guideline as shared by the Monuments and Relics Sierra Leone. As a certified Tour Operator in Sierra Leone, we can assist with the process in addition to providing a life changing experience through one of our tours tailored especially for our African-American brothers and sisters.
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GUIDELINES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AFRICAN DIASPORA
ACCESSION OF PASSPORTS/CITIZENSHIP FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF
SIERRA LEONE
All applicants for African diaspora accession of citizenship MUST go through a certified
local tour operator in Sierra Leone. A list of the certified Tour Operators is published on
the following websites: https://ntb.gov.sl/tour-operators
1. A letter of request should be addressed to the Government of Sierra Leone through
the Monuments and Relics Commission indicating intent on the subject matter. The
letter should include your full name as indicated on your passport, current street
address, phone number and e-mail address.
2. Proof of descent to Sierra Leone should be done to prove either Maternal or Paternal
lineage. (please note that this should be done from either African Ancestry Inc.
– africanancestry.com – or any other DNA company that explicitly state maternal or
paternal lineage.) A copy of the result kit report and certificate of ancestry must be
submitted.
3. Live birth certificate and proof of change of name on live birth certificate where
applicable.
4. Bio data page of present citizenship passport.
5. References (at least 2): Each applicant must submit a notarized reference letter from
a person of high reputation from their State of Residence. (Eg: Personal Lawyers,
Primary Care Physician, Banker, Employer or Educational Institution).
6. Each applicant MUST submit a Certified State and Federal Police Report. The
government will do a thorough background check of all applicants.
7. The government will also check the authenticity of the African Ancestry, Inc.
Certificate or any other certificate submitted.
8. It is mandatory for all applicants to be in Sierra Leone at least 5 days before the
slated date for citizenship conferment for finger printing, immigration interviews and
other administrative processes. Applicants are also mandated to attend a day’s
Heritage/Civic Education and Business/Investment Workshop-organized by the Ministry
of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and Monuments and Relics Commission.
All applicants must pay $250 or the prevailing exchange rate in Leones as a fee for the
mandatory Heritage/Civic Education and Business Investment Workshop, Reception
after Citizenship Conferment Ceremony and facilitation of passport & naming ceremony.
Tour Operators are reminded to please include the said fee ($250) in their charges.
9. With the above cleared, a request will be made by Monuments and Relics
Commission to the Immigration department for onward passport processing via the
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
10.Conferment would be done on a date between April 20-30, 2023
11. An Oath of allegiance to the country would be done in front of the President during
the conferment ceremony.
12. Please direct all inquiries by phone to +23276642401, +23276387711,
+23278236151 or by email to mfkargbo@gmail.com, or fm.momoh@mrcsl.org and annmariekay81@gmail.com
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RECLAIMING YOUR HERITAGE
