The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) in collaboration with Constrat Systems SL LTD is urging foreign nationals, with the exception of those with Diplomatic waivers to acquire their Non-National ID Cards against the 1st May 2023.
The NCRA on 30th January, 2023 commenced the production of Securitised and Multi-purpose Biometric Identity Cards and ID Verification System in the Western Area and other Regional Headquarter towns.
The categories of the ID Cards produced include: National Identity Cards – For Sierra Leoneans only aged 12 and above, ECOWAS ID Cards – On demand for Sierra Leoneans and ECOWAS citizens and Non-National ID Cards Mandatory for all foreign residents in Sierra Leone.
It is also significant to note that access to various services is linked to the National Identification Number (NIN) and Applicants for Work and Residence Permits must present their Non-National ID Cards which include their NIN at the relevant Ministry or Department for processing.
The general public is advised to report at the respective NCRA Offices and other designated Centres for Application and processing of their ID Cards.
- NCRA Headquarters at 2 Walpole Street, Freetown.
- NCRA Office at 23B Off Kingharman Road, Freetown
III. NCRA Office on Kennedy Street, Freetown
- NCRA Branch Office at 230 Lumley Road, Freetown (By the Round & About)
- NCRA Office at Waterloo along the Freetown High Way (Opposite the Police Station).
- NCRA Offices at the respective Regional Headquarter Towns of Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Port Loko.
