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Category B
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone•Africa
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Category B

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

USD $1,000

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

ECOWAS citizens in the formal sector

This permit is designed for ECOWAS citizens employed within the formal sector of Sierra Leone. Applicants must be sponsored by a locally registered employer and obtain a National Identity Number prior to submission. The permit is managed through the Unified Permits Platform and is restricted to the specific employer and role identified in the application.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year
Extension increments1 year

Eligible Nationalities (14)

BeninBeninBurkina FasoBurkina FasoCape VerdeCape VerdeGambiaGambiaGhanaGhanaGuineaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuinea-BissauCôte d’IvoireCôte d’IvoireLiberiaLiberiaMaliMaliNigerNigerNigeriaNigeriaSenegalSenegalTogoTogo

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract signed by both parties

Job description and CV

Company registration documents of the employer

Proof of academic/professional qualifications

Police clearance certificate

Health/medical clearance

National Identity Number (NIN) from the NCRA

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Job description and CV

Company registration documents

Academic/professional qualifications

Police clearance certificate

Health/medical clearance

National Identity Number (NIN)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Standardized digital process
  • Provisional permit option available

Worth Knowing

  • Restricted to specific employer/role
  • Strict enforcement with $5,000 fine for non-compliance
  • Lack of employer sponsorship
  • Failure to obtain NIN
  • Incomplete documentation

Application Process

1

Obtain National Identity Number (NIN) from NCRA

2

Secure employer sponsorship

3

Submit application via Unified Permits Portal

4

Pay fees through digital portal

5

Await processing (2-6 weeks)

Application Forms

Unified Permits PortalFill online

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