Liberia Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes	No
USA	Yes	Yes	No
Other EU	Yes	Yes	No

Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Evidence of sufficient funds must be given.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
All visitors holding a visa issued abroad and intending to stay in Liberia for more than 15 days must report within 48 hours of their arrival to the Immigration Office, Broad Street, Monrovia. Two passport-size photos must be submitted.

Types of Visa and Cost
US and UK nationals: Tourist/Business: £60 (single-entry, three month); £120 (multiple-entry, six month); £240 (multiple-entry, one year).

Validity
Single-entry visas must be used within three months from date of issue; multiple-entry visas must be used within six months from date of issue.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Seven. For one-day processing a fee of is incurred.

Warning
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to Liberia. It is advised that adequate security arrangements for accommodation and travel are made with a reliable organization in advance of arrival.

The main security risks are violent crime and public order incidents. The former is a particular risk in Monrovia after dark. Travelers should not walk in Monrovia at night.

Demonstrations anywhere in the country can quickly become violent. The Liberia National Police, supported by UN peacekeepers, will respond to any public order incidents. Visitors should avoid large crowds.

Visitors should avoid traveling alone, particularly at night and to secluded places. The ability of the national authorities and the UN to provide emergency assistance in areas outside Monrovia is more limited. It is recommended that visitors do not overnight outside Monrovia. Visitors should check the security situation before traveling to any part of the country.

Travelers should carry photographic identification at all times.

The threat from terrorism is low.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	Yes*

Health Care
International travelers are strongly advised to take out full medical insurance before departure. Hospitals are gradually re-emerging in Liberia, but some patients may still need evacuation to medical facilities in Côte d’Ivoire.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over one year of age. Note that the certificate must be presented with all visa applications.


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