The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has announced an increase in the cost of biometric identification cards, citing fluctuating currency exchange rates and rising global production costs.

The new pricing structure is set to take effect on Monday, February 23, 2026.

In a public notice issued on February 10, NCRA Director General Mohamed M. Massaquoi stated that the adjustments are consistent with the agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Constrat Systems SL Ltd, the firm responsible for producing the ID cards. That agreement, ratified by Parliament in March 2022, allows for periodic price reviews based on prevailing Bank of Sierra Leone exchange rates.

The authority explained that the price hike is necessary to prevent supply disruptions and material shortages. “The cost adjustment seeks to ensure continued availability of high-quality securitized ID Cards… even in the midst of rising global costs for materials and production,” the statement read.

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Under the new fee schedule, the cost of a standard National ID Card will rise from SLL 145 to SLL 165.

Non-citizens will see a more significant increase, with the price of Non-National ID cards jumping from SLL 2,005 to SLL 2,305.

Regional travel documents are also affected. The ECOWAS National ID will increase from SLL 245 to SLL 280, while the ECOWAS Non-National ID will go from SLL 405 to SLL 465.

The updated costs are as follows:

  • National ID Card: Increased from Le 145 to Le 165

  • Non-National ID Card: Increased from Le 2,005 to Le 2,305

  • ECOWAS National ID Card: Increased from Le 245 to Le 280

  • ECOWAS Non-National ID Card: Increased from Le 405 to Le 465

The NCRA assured the public that these measures are intended to safeguard the long-term reliability and efficiency of ID card production, promising that services will remain available at all centers and outlets across the country.