Destination Guides
Liberia

 
assport/Visa
 
Passport/Visa

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Passports

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

 
Visas

Required by all nationals of countries 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.

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

 
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

Tourist/Business: £30 (single-entry); £60 (multiple-entry).

 
Validity

Single-entry: three months from date of issue; multiple-entry: six months from date of issue. Visas may be extended at the Immigration Office in Monrovia.

 
Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

 
Working Days Required

One.

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT)

110 United Nations Drive, PO Box 10-9021, Capitol Hill, 1000 Monrovia, Liberia
Tel: 226 269.
Fax: 226 069.

 
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the UK

23 Fitzroy Square, London W1 6EW, UK
Tel: (020) 7388 5489.
Fax: (020) 7380 1593.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 1030-1600; Mon-Thurs 1100-1530 (visa section).
Also deals with tourism enquiries.

 
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in the USA

5201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
Tel: (202) 723 0437.
Website: www.embassyofliberia.org

 
 
 
ealth
 
Health

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Sometimes
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Yes*

 
Health Care

International travellers 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 travellers over one year of age. Note that the certificate must be presented with all visa applications.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period. 

2007
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
11 Feb Armed Forces’ Day. 
14 Mar Decoration Day.
15 Mar J J Roberts’ Birthday.
12 Apr National Redemption Day.
13 Apr Fast and Prayer Day.
14 May National Unification Day.
25 May Africa Day.
26 Jul Independence Day.
24 Aug Flag Day.
1 Nov Thanksgiving Day.
29 Nov President Tubman’s Birthday.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2008
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
11 Feb Armed Forces’ Day.
8 Mar Decoration Day.
15 Mar J J Roberts’ Birthday.
12 Apr National Redemption Day.
14 Apr Fast and Prayer Day. 
14 May National Unification Day.
25 May Africa Day.
26 Jul Independence Day.
24 Aug Flag Day.
6 Nov Thanksgiving Day.
29 Nov President Tubman’s Birthday.
25 Dec Christmas Day.