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ARTICLE · 27 MAY 2022

National Identification Number Updates

The government of Sierra Leone will now require foreign nationals to provide a National Identity Number (NIN) when applying for work and residence permits beginning 1 June 2022.

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Key Points? 

  • Foreign nationals will be required to obtain a National Identity Number prior to submitting a work and residence permit application beginning 1 June 2022  

Overview

The government of Sierra Leone will now require foreign nationals to provide a National Identity Number (NIN) when applying for work and residence permits beginning 1 June 2022. Applicants will need to obtain a NIN issued by the National Civil Registration Authority prior to submitting a work and residence application.  

What are the Changes?

Beginning 1 June 2022, foreign nationals applying for a work and residence permit in Sierra Leone will be required to obtain a NIN prior to submitting the work authorization application.  

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