Visitors to Liberia must obtain a visa from one of the Liberian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Yellow fever vaccination is required.[1]
Visa policy map
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Visa exemption
editCitizens of the following countries can enter Liberia without a visa:[2][3]
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Cancelled:
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Non-ordinary passports
editIn addition, holders of diplomatic and official passports of the following countries may enter Liberia without a visa:[5]
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D - Diplomatic passports only.
Visa on arrival
editPassport holders of Taiwan may obtain a visa on arrival to Liberia, but are required to submit their applications via e-mail prior to arrival.
The VoA facility to visitors who may not be able to obtain visa at the Liberia's Missions or Embassies in countries of residence due to the absence of a Liberian mission or there is an urgency in meeting a business or work obligation in Liberia.[7]
Also a visa may be issued if necessary to travellers starting their journey from a country that has no diplomatic representation of Liberia on condition that the transporting carrier sends a telex message the station manager in Monrovia.
If the confirmation is received from the station manager and the copy of the telex confirmation is attached to the ticket, a traveller may board.[8]
A broader visa on arrival for tourists was announced in January 2019.[9]
In June 2024, Liberia announced a plan to introduce electronic visas.[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Liberia". Liberian Consulate - New York City.
- ^ "Liberia Immigration Service | Liberia". lis.gov.lr. Liberia Immigration Service. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Treaty Establishing the Economic Community of West African States - Protocol A/P1/5/79 on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Establishment". investmentpolicyhub.unctad.org.
- ^ "Liberia-South Africa Governments Sign Visa Waiver for Officials". www.mofa.gov.lr.
- ^ "Liberia Signs MOU with the United Arab Emirates for Visa Waiver; Liberia and UAE's Diplomats to Benefit". www.mofa.gov.lr.
- ^ "Visa & Passes – Liberia Immigration Service".
- ^ "Guide for Tourist Visas in Liberia". visados.com.
- ^ Dopoe, Robin (31 January 2019). "President Weah Outlines Priorities for Tourism Sector".
- ^ LIBERIA, ECOWAS COMMISSION MEET TO DISCUSS ECOWAS NATIONAL BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION CARD