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GO-FOR-GOLD programme – the fastest pathway to African citizenship
Sierra Leone launched the GO-FOR-GOLD programme in 2025, opening a route to West African citizenship for international investors. Two structures qualify: a one-off non-refundable contribution to national development, or an investment in gold bullion.
The programme’s value is regional rather than global. It is built around access to the ECOWAS bloc and to Sierra Leone’s commodities sector — a different proposition from a Caribbean passport acquired for travel reach.
The right to live, work, and trade in 15 West African countries without further visas or permits, in a market of more than 400 million people.
Citizenship carries a standing entitlement to buy bullion at a discount to market — inflation protection and diversification outside financial assets.
The programme is designed to conclude in months rather than years, with no in-country stage to schedule around.
No taxation on overseas-source income for Sierra Leone residents.
People of African descent qualify on reduced requirements, confirmed by DNA testing.
Investors adding a physical-commodity position to a portfolio concentrated in financial assets.
Operators building in West Africa who need the right to trade across the bloc, not merely to visit it.
People of African descent formalising a connection to the continent as legal status rather than sentiment.
Households wanting to change jurisdiction quickly, with heritable status and no residency obligation to maintain.
Non-refundable contribution to national development. Single applicant: $140,000. Processing through licensed agents.
Investment in gold bullion with the exclusive right to purchase up to 20 kg annually at a 2% discount from market price for 5 years.
Government fees and due-diligence charges apply additionally.
Over 18, clean criminal record, legal income source.
In official marriage.
Included in the application.
Financially supported by the applicant.
Cross-border decisions with clarity — from relocation and structuring to long-term planning, risk reduction, and private coordination.
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Full dossier compiled with certifications, translations, and apostilles.
Dossier submitted to the GO-FOR-GOLD programme through licensed agents.
International background verification over 4–8 weeks.
Fund contribution or gold investment completed; citizenship certificate and passport issued.
| Category | Sierra Leone | São Tomé | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | From $140,000 | From $90,000 | From $130,000 |
| Processing | From 3 months | From 2 months | From 1 month |
| Visa-Free | 65+ | 70+ | 95+ |
| Key Feature | ECOWAS + Gold | CPLP + ECCAS | Zero tax |
From $140,000 for a single applicant through the government development fund, with government and due-diligence fees additional.
No — the process runs remotely from document submission to passport delivery, with no visit to Sierra Leone at any stage.
Send a one-paragraph brief on the decision in front of you. You will have a considered reply within one business day, under signed NDA — the first conversation carries no fee. Where the position is complex, we scope a written memo from there.
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