Freetown, 23 September 2026 – The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has issued a public notice calling on citizens and members of the public to report any instances of staff misconduct, fraud, bribery, extortion, unethical behaviour or other unprofessional acts linked to immigration services.
The notice, Reference No. SLIS/PRU/PN/001/2026 and dated 22 September 2026, was released by the Public Relations Unit of the department, headquartered at 14 Gloucester Street, 4th Floor, Freetown.
It states that SLID “encourages members of the public to report any instances of staff misconduct, fraud, bribery, extortion, unethical behaviour, and any other act that may be deemed unprofessional in relation to immigration services.”
All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism. The department emphasises that public feedback will help strengthen the fight against corruption, improve service delivery and uphold the integrity of the organisation.
How to Report
Complaints can be submitted via the following channels:
– Mobile: 071 180921 / 080 866042 / 077 255329 / 079 818498
– Email: complaints@slid.gov.sl / priseliavamdy@slid.gov.sl / johnkamara@slid.gov.sl
Social media platforms listed for engagement include LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/immigration-sierra-leone), X/Twitter (x.com/SierraLeonilp3) and Facebook (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594539267182).
This latest call forms part of broader reform efforts under Chief Immigration Officer Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio. In April 2026, SLID signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) focused on integrity, transparency, accountability, joint integrity tools, reporting and protection mechanisms, and preventive systems.
The department has faced public scrutiny in recent years, including ACC arrests of immigration staff at Lungi International Airport in May 2026 over alleged visa fee fraud and earlier investigations into passport-related irregularities. Reforms have included digitalisation of passport and permit processes, decentralisation of services to regional centres such as Kenema, Makeni and Bo, staff training, and a 2026–2027 work plan prioritising legislation review, online applications and improved accountability.
Officials have repeatedly stressed the need to restore public confidence after what the Chief Immigration Officer has described as a “massive decline in public confidence” in service delivery. The new notice reinforces the message that members of the public play a direct role in holding officers accountable.
Sierra Leoneans seeking immigration services, whether passports, visas, residence or work permits, are reminded to use only official channels and portals (including slid.gov.sl and related online platforms) and to report any demands for unofficial payments or unprofessional conduct immediately through the contacts provided.
The Public Relations Unit of the Sierra Leone Immigration Department confirmed the notice ends with a commitment to treat every report confidentially as part of ongoing efforts to build a more professional and corruption-resistant institution.
