Client story
Client's Story
Where they started
The client - a member of the African diaspora whose roots trace back to Africa - wished to obtain a Sierra Leone passport. For him, this was not only about mobility, but also about reconnecting with his heritage and returning to his roots.
Why the standard route did not work
The GO-FOR-GOLD programme offers several routes, and one of them - Heritage Naturalization - is specifically designed for individuals with African ancestry and is more affordable: a contribution of $100,000 for the primary applicant plus $10,000 for each family member (by comparison, the Fast Track route without ancestry requirements costs more - from $140,000).
What BRIDGES had to solve
The key feature of Heritage is the confirmation of African ancestry. This is not a mere formality: the programme requires passing a specialized DNA test for African ancestry and providing results that confirm African roots. Our client met these criteria, and we arranged for DNA testing to be completed, gathered supporting documents, and submitted the application via the Heritage route. The programme is fully remote - the passport is issued in approximately 60 days, with no travel required.
Why a standard answer would not do
The client came to BRIDGES specifically for this special route: to obtain a Sierra Leone passport via Heritage for $100,000 with confirmation of African ancestry - affordable, remote, and meaningful in reconnecting with his roots.
My roots are in Africa, and the Sierra Leone passport was for me not only about mobility, but also about reconnecting with my heritage. Igor explained the Heritage route: it costs less than the standard route - $100,000 - but is only available to people with African roots, and ancestry must be confirmed by DNA testing. I was a perfect fit. We arranged the test, gathered the documents, and completed everything remotely in approximately two months. I obtained the passport via the special route - affordable and meaningful. For me, this was a return to my roots.
