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SIERRA LEONE

CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship is based upon the Law of Citizenship, dated 1961. (UKC-Commonwealth Nation)

BY BIRTH: Persons of African Negro (sic; Constitution) descent, born in Sierra Leone on or before April 26, 1961, who fell into the following categories, were granted Sierra Leonean citizenship: Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (UKC) British Protected Person

Child born in Sierra Leone on or before April 26, 1961, none of whose parents or grandparents were born in Sierra Leone, is not eligible for citizenship.

BY DESCENT: Child whose father and a grandfather were Sierra Leoneans of African Negro descent, regardless of the child's country of birth.

REGISTRATION: Person, either of whose parents is a Negro of African descent, may apply to register as a citizen of Sierra Leone.

BY NATURALIZATION: Sierra Leonean citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following conditions: Person has resided in the country for at least five years, has observed the laws, and has contributed to the development of the country.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Sierra Leonean citizenship is permitted by law. The renunciation must be in Sierra Leone. Contact the Office of the Attorney General or Minister of Justice, Guma Building, Lamina Sankoh Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

INVOLUNTARY: No information was provided.

ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:

Embassy of Sierra Leone Consular Section 1701 19th St., NW Washington, DC 20009

Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-939-9261 Fax: 483-1793

www.sierra-leone.org

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