The Director General of NCRA (National Civil Registration Authority) Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi has emphasized that, the National Identity Card is mandatory for all Sierra Leoneans aged 12 and above. The National ID card will soon become a requirement to access critical services in the country.
Mr. Massaquoi added that National Identity card is mandatory and has a life span of five years. It can be accessed at any of the NCRA branches across the country.
The NCRA Director General noted that the Non-National Identity card is also mandatory for non-Nationals. It has a life span of one year. He added that the Non-National Identity card is a requirement for Residential and Work Permit.
Mr. Massaquoi assured Sierra Leoneans that the ID cards are of high quality with resounding security features and specifications that are in line with international standards.
He assured the public that His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio will officially launch the production of ID Cards (ECOWAS, National and Non-National) on 30th January, 2023.
