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Sierra Leone Dependant Resident Permit

14 facts quoted from the official source

For a qualifying spouse, partner, child or other recognised family dependant of a lawful principal resident.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Principal Resident Status RequiredDependant residence derives from a qualifying principal resident.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe published dependant class includes these relationships.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredMarriage, birth or other relationship evidence is required.
  • Minor Parental Consent RequiredA minor dependant file requires consent where applicable.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport is required for a resident-permit application.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Immigration Department covers spouses, partners, children and extended family as dependants and prohibits work or economic activity.
  • How and where to applyFrom 1 January 2026, permit applications are submitted online through the unified portal.via unifiedpermit.gov.sl
  • Official source basisThe Immigration Department covers spouses, partners, children and extended family as dependants and prohibits work or economic activity.
  • PhotographTwo passport photographs are required.
  • Report summaryThe Immigration Department covers spouses, partners, children and extended family as dependants and prohibits work or economic activity.
  • Work and study rightsThe dependant permit does not authorise employment or economic activity.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity YearsResident permits are normally issued for one year.
  • Stay Over Usual Visit Period RequiredResident permission is required where the person remains beyond the ordinary visitor period.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe Immigration Department publishes a one-week service standard for resident permits.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sierra Leone?
The official source states: For a qualifying spouse, partner, child or other recognised family dependant of a lawful principal resident.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official slid.gov.sl page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source slid.gov.slLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Sierra Leone government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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