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Case study · Sierra Leone · Citizenship

How Expat Parents in Thailand Obtained a SecondPassport for Their Newborn Remotely

Expats living far from their home country especially value a reliable document for their child—and the ability to obtain it without leaving their location. Our clients, a couple in Thailand, had a baby and wanted to secure a second passport for him. The Sierra Leone program made this possible remotely. This is a straightforward case about caring for an expat family's child. We explain how we obtained a passport for their baby.

Sergey EvdokimovSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGESReading time8 min readVerificationReviewed by an expert

This case is based on a real matter. The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

BRIDGES client story - How Expat Parents in Thailand Obtained a Second Passport for Their Newborn Remotely
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Expatriate couple in Thailand with a newborn
Objective
Second passport for a newborn child
Program
Sierra Leone, citizenship by investment (GO-FOR-GOLD program)
Context
Family lives abroad; travel is inconvenient
Key Consideration
Remote processing without personal presence
Solution
Citizenship for child processed remotely
Outcome
Newborn obtained second passport remotely

Client story

Client Background

Where they started

A couple of expats living and working in Thailand far from their homeland had a child. For a family whose life unfolds abroad, it was particularly important to provide the baby with a reliable second document and associated benefits from an early age.

Why the standard route did not work

The challenge for expats is that many procedures require travel or personal appearance, and for a family with a newborn living in another country, this is especially inconvenient. They needed a solution that could be processed without leaving their location and without subjecting the child to unnecessary flights.

What BRIDGES had to solve

The Sierra Leone program (GO-FOR-GOLD) fit perfectly: it is processed remotely without mandatory personal presence and allows child inclusion. This enabled us to secure a second passport for the newborn remotely, directly from Thailand, with our guidance at every stage—collecting and certifying the necessary documents for the child according to program requirements.

Why a standard answer would not do

The family came to BRIDGES for this convenience and care: to obtain Sierra Leone citizenship for their newborn remotely without leaving Thailand, so that their baby would have a reliable second document from an early age.

We are expats living in Thailand, and when our baby was born, we wanted to give him a second passport immediately. But traveling with a newborn in our arms was simply not realistic. Anna suggested Sierra Leone: it's processed remotely and allows child inclusion. We handled everything remotely, right from Thailand, and were guided through every step. Our baby now has a second document, and we didn't travel anywhere. For an expat family, this was ideal.

Para · Expatriate MotherThe name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

Key Considerations

Key Considerations

There was no threat—the task was to obtain a passport for the baby without leaving the location. The risk was selecting a program requiring mandatory travel, inconvenient for an expat family with a newborn. The priority was using a remote program allowing child inclusion and processing everything remotely.

The expatriate family lives abroad; travel is inconvenient

  1. 01Long flights with a newborn are particularly difficult
  2. 02The Sierra Leone program is processed remotely
  3. 03The program allows child inclusion
  4. 04Correct documentation for the child per program requirements is necessary

The logic of the solution

How the matter progressed: from checks to result

The chart is built from the facts of this matter and shows the logic of the work without decorative or unverified data.

  1. 01
    Stage 1

    We heard the expatriate family's request. First, we understood the key point: a family with a newborn in Thailand needed to obtain a passport for their child without disruption. This determined our choice of a remote program.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    We selected a remote program with child inclusion. We chose Sierra Leone (GO-FOR-GOLD): it is processed remotely and permits child inclusion—exactly what was needed.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    We collected documents for the child. We prepared the necessary documents for the newborn according to program requirements, arranging their certification without requiring the family to travel.

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    We completed everything remotely. We conducted the processing remotely, directly from Thailand, guiding the family at each step so they would not need to travel with the infant.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    We included the child according to regulations. We obtained citizenship for the newborn correctly, in compliance with program requirements, to ensure the child had a comprehensive second document.

Takeaway. Conclusion: the Sierra Leone program is processed remotely and permits child inclusion, which is ideal for expatriate families—a second passport for an infant can be obtained remotely, without travel.

How we handled the case

How we handled the case

The work was split into verifiable stages so that every conclusion rested on documents.

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    We heard the expatriate family's request. First, we understood the key point: a family with a newborn in Thailand needed to obtain a passport for their child without disruption. This determined our choice of a remote program.

  2. 02

    Stage 2

    We selected a remote program with child inclusion. We chose Sierra Leone (GO-FOR-GOLD): it is processed remotely and permits child inclusion—exactly what was needed.

  3. 03

    Stage 3

    We collected documents for the child. We prepared the necessary documents for the newborn according to program requirements, arranging their certification without requiring the family to travel.

  4. 04

    Stage 4

    We completed everything remotely. We conducted the processing remotely, directly from Thailand, guiding the family at each step so they would not need to travel with the infant.

  5. 05

    Stage 5

    We included the child according to regulations. We obtained citizenship for the newborn correctly, in compliance with program requirements, to ensure the child had a comprehensive second document.

  6. 06

    Stage 6

    We provided the infant with a second passport. The newborn obtained Sierra Leone citizenship remotely. The expatriate family remained in place, and their child acquired a reliable second document from an early age.

Expert comment

I understand expatriate families particularly well: their lives unfold far from their homeland, and a reliable document for their child means peace of mind and future opportunities. However, there is a very practical challenge: many procedures require travel or in-person attendance, and managing a newborn across borders while living in another country is nearly impossible. That is why for such families I focus on remote programs, and Sierra Leone is convenient here: it is processed remotely, without mandatory in-person attendance, and permits child inclusion. For this couple in Thailand, we obtained a second passport for their infant entirely remotely—they did not travel anywhere, and we guided them at each step, collecting and certifying documents for the child according to regulations. Now, from the earliest age, the newborn has a reliable second document. For expatriate families, this is the kind of care you can provide to your child in advance, without disrupting their lifestyle.

Sergey Evdokimov, Managing Partner, BRIDGESSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

What was required
How we did it · Result
Passport for the infant
Child inclusion in the program · Newborn is a citizen
No travel required
Remote processing · Family remained in Thailand
Compliant documents
Preparation according to regulations · Comprehensive second document
Care provided in advance
Second passport from an early age · Opportunities for the child
Care provided in advance
Second passport from an early age · Opportunities for the child

What happened: an expatriate couple in Thailand had a child and wanted to provide a second passport without disruption. What we did: we heard the expatriate family's request; we selected a remote program with child inclusion; we collected documents for the child; we completed everything remotely; we included the child according to regulations; we provided the infant with a second passport. What the client received: Sierra Leone citizenship for a newborn, obtained remotely from Thailand.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Conclusion: the Sierra Leone program is processed remotely and permits child inclusion, which is ideal for expatriate families—a second passport for an infant can be obtained remotely, without travel.
  • The newborn acquired a second document—because we selected a remote program and obtained citizenship for the child remotely from Thailand, without requiring the expatriate family to disrupt their lives.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Can a newborn obtain a passport remotely?

Yes. The Sierra Leone program (GO-FOR-GOLD) is processed remotely, without mandatory in-person attendance, and permits child inclusion—a second passport for an infant can be obtained without disruption.

02Is this convenient for expatriate families?

Yes, especially so. Families living abroad do not need to travel with a newborn for processing—everything is conducted remotely, with guidance at each step.

03What documents are required for a newborn?

Documents required for a child under the program rules, including proof of kinship. Their certification is arranged without family travel. The exact list is clarified with the authorized body.

04Why does a newborn need a second passport?

It is a reliable secondary document and associated opportunities from an early age—particularly valuable for expat families whose lives are spent abroad.

05How much does Sierra Leone citizenship cost per family?

Costs under the GO-FOR-GOLD program are approximately from USD 100,000 depending on the route, plus fees for family members. Exact amounts are clarified with the authorized body.

06Do you live abroad and want to give your child a second passport?

We will arrange Sierra Leone citizenship for a newborn remotely—without travel or personal appearance, directly from your country of residence—so your child has a reliable second document from an early age.

About the author

Sergey Evdokimov

Author: Sergey Evdokimov

Managing Partner, BRIDGES

As Founder and Managing Partner of BRIDGES, I am responsible for the firm's strategy and personally lead its most complex client matters, including cases in which citizenship or residence decisions require a strategic view and consideration of capital.

I begin by defining the objective: the outcome the client needs, the facts that affect the choice, and the matters that require further review. I then establish the available directions, the sequence of work, and the key decision points.

Once the strategy has been agreed, I oversee the BRIDGES team's key decisions and remain involved at the stages that shape the course of the matter. The purpose is to give the client a clear rationale for the chosen direction and a precise understanding of the next steps.

Prepared on the basis of BRIDGES practice and reviewed by a subject-matter expert.

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Names and certain details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. The result described reflects one specific situation and is neither a public offer nor a guarantee of a similar outcome. Programme terms are stated as of 2026 and may change - please confirm current parameters with a BRIDGES consultant.