Foreign travel advice

Liberia

Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel. 

The authorities in Liberia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Liberian Embassy in the UK.

COVID-19 rules 

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Liberia. 

Passport validity requirements

To enter Liberia, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. 

Visa requirements 

You must have a visa to enter Liberia.

Applying for a visa 

Apply for a visa to visit Liberia through the Liberian Embassy in the UK

You can apply for an extension for a maximum of 60 days. To apply for an extension in Monrovia, you should visit the Immigration Office at Gbarngaye’s Town, 24th Street, Sinkor. You’ll need to bring your passport and pay a fee of 25 US dollars.

If you’re staying outside Montserrado County, contact your local Immigration Office to get a visa extension authorised by the Immigration County Commander.

To stay longer you must apply for a Liberian residence permit.

Vaccine requirements

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk

For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, including yellow fever, see TravelHealthPro’s Liberia guide.

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Liberia. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. 

Taking money into Liberia 

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more.

Taking money out of Liberia 

You cannot take more than 7,500 US dollars in cash out of the country.