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Liberia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes
USA Yes No Yes
Passports: 

To enter Liberia, a passport valid for a minimum of six months from date of entry is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Liberia are 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, providing they hold onward or return documentation and dp not leave the airport.

Evidence of sufficient funds must be given.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Liberia.

Types and cost: 

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

Belgian, French, German and Italian nationals: Tourist/Business: £75 (single-entry, three month); £150 (multiple-entry, six month); £300 (multiple-entry, one year).

All other Nationals: Tourist/Business: £45 (single-entry, three month); £75 (multiple-entry, six month); £140 (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.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Visas for Liberia typically take around seven working days to process.

For a same-day service, an extra third of the price of the service requested will be charged.

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