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🇱🇷Liberia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Africa· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Liberia?

It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 14 enter Liberia visa-free, 164 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 17 must apply at a consulate before travelling.

Visa-free

14

nationalities

E-visa

164

nationalities

Consular visa

17

nationalities

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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

Data updated on · Official source

Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr), read on .

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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

Liberia visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Liberia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Liberia visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stay90 daysPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days70-250 USD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)30 business daysMultiplePortal

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Information

Capital

Monrovia

Population

5,849,595

Currency

Liberian dollar (LRD Lr$)

Languages

English

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+231

Timezone

Africa/Monrovia

Area

111,369 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

July 26 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.lr

About

Liberia is a West African country bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by freed American slaves in the 19th century, it is Africa's oldest republic. Despite natural resources, it faces economic and development challenges.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:High risk due to crime, political instability, and health risks.

Risk areas

Monrovia - High crimeBorders - Regional tensionsRural areas - Insecurity and dangerous roads

Crime(High)

  • Avoid walking alone at night
  • Do not display valuables

Terrorism(Low)

  • Remain vigilant near crowds

Transport

  • Use official taxis
  • Avoid overcrowded public transport

Natural risks(Moderate risks of floods and tropical diseases)

  • Follow weather alerts

Health(Limited healthcare system, risks of Ebola and malaria)

  • Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
  • Take antimalarial medications

Practical tips

  • Register with the consulate
  • Have repatriation insurance
  • Avoid demonstrations

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$400 – $750
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$600 – $1,100
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$380 – $750
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,300 – $2,500
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$800 – $1,500

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$45
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$9
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$2
Cappuccino$3.50
Bottled water (1.5 L)$1
Bread (500 g)$1.50
Milk (1 L)$3
Eggs (12)$3.50
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$8
Apples (1 kg)$5
Bananas (1 kg)$2

Transport

Public transport, one way$0.40
Taxi, starting fare$4
Taxi, per km$1
Petrol (1 L)$1.30

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$60
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$15
Theatre ticket$15

Health

GP consultation$40
Dentist consultation$40
Antibiotics (one pack)$5
Cold medicine (6 days)$6

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$90
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$12
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$120
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$60
Nike sports shoes$100
International primary school (monthly)$900

Indicative prices in USD in Monrovia · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B, Type C

Emergency numbers

Police911
Ambulance911
Fire department911

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Liberia?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Liberia across 195 nationalities: 14 visa-free, 164 with an e-visa, 17 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Liberia visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 70 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Liberia?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk due to crime, political instability, and health risks.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Liberia?▾

The official currency is Liberian dollar (LRD Lr$). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Liberia?▾

The capital of Liberia is Monrovia. The main spoken languages are: English.

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