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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) in collaboration with Constrat Systems SL LTD has commenced the production of Securitised and Multi-purpose Biometric Identity Cards and ID Verification System in the Western Area and other Regional Headquarter towns on the 30th January, 2023.<\/p>\n

The categories of the ID Cards include: National Identity Cards \u2013 For Sierra Leoneans only aged 12 and above, ECOWAS ID Cards \u2013 On demand for Sierra Leoneans and ECOWAS citizens and Non-National ID Cards Mandatory for all foreign residents in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

It further stated that foreign nationals, with the exception of those with Diplomatic waivers, are strongly encouraged to acquire their Non-National ID Cards by 1st May 2023.<\/p>\n

NCRA added that following a Parliamentary Ratification of the ID Card Agreement that tied access to various services to the National Identification Number (NIN), 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.<\/p>\n

It also informs the general public to report at the following respective NCRA Offices and other designated Centres for Application and processing of their ID Cards.<\/p>\n

1. NCRA Headquarters at 2 Walpole Street, Freetown.<\/p>\n

11. NCRA Office at 23B Off Kingharman Road, Freetown<\/p>\n

III. NCRA Office on Kennedy Street, Freetown<\/p>\n

IV. NCRA Branch Office at 230 Lumley Road, Freetown (By the Round & About)<\/p>\n

V. NCRA Office at Waterloo along the Freetown High Way (Opposite the Police Station).<\/p>\n

VI. NCRA Offices at the respective Regional Headquarter Towns of Bo,<\/p>\n

Kenema, Makeni and Port Loko.<\/p>\n

The NCRA ended by stating that in a bid to increase accessibility to members of the public, Corporate facilities will be available from Monday 20th February, 2023.<\/p>\n

It also advised Organisations\/ Institutions interested in the Corporate service such as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS), Foreign Missions, Financial Institutions etc to contact the following numbers: +232-33-433-333\/+232-30-500-000\/+232-6 0-000\/+232-78-221- 812 and EMAIL: idverification@ncra.gov for details of the Service.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) in collaboration with Constrat Systems SL LTD has commenced the production of Securitised and Multi-purpose Biometric Identity Cards and ID Verification System in the Western Area and other Regional Headquarter towns on the 30th January, 2023. 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