Embassy
British Embassy Monrovia
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Liberia visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens need an eVisa for Liberia. Apply on the official website.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
LBR
Liberia
eVisa
Apply on the official website.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
What to do
Apply on Liberia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Liberia
Check passport exemptions or apply for a visitor visa.
Visa on arrivalPre-approved airport visaEligible visitors apply online, then collect a visa at Roberts International Airport.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$103
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create and verify your online account.
- Upload your passport scan and colour photo.
- Fill in the form; pay by Visa or Mastercard.
- Wait for approval; save the confirmation with its QR code.
- Show approval; give fingerprints and face scan; collect airport sticker.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport scan
- Recent colour portrait, maximum 2 MB
- Approval confirmation
- Fingerprints
- Apply 7–90 days before flying; the officer grants either 30 or 90 days.
- Print approval if possible; phone copies work. Use Roberts International Airport only.
Visa requiredOther passport visitor visaVisitors with other passports can apply for a tourist visa.
- Processing
- 12 days
How to apply
- Fill in the application.
- Submit the required papers and fee.
- Arrange passport collection or return.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Valid international vaccination certificate vaccine
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaThis visa is for visitors coming to Liberia for tourism.
- Processing
- 7 days
How to apply
- Fill in the application.
- Prepare the required papers.
- Submit your application and pay.
- Arrange passport collection.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Processing takes 7 working days; faster services are advertised.
- Single entry lasts 30–90 days; fees depend on passport group.
- Single entry: standard 60 GBP; listed Schengen 75 GBP; other 45 GBP.
- Multiple entries last 180 or 365 days.
Sources (17)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Liberia Immigration Service
- Official launch of visa-on-arrival and re-entry systems
- Official visa-on-arrival instructions and frequently asked questions
- Official online visa-on-arrival application
- Official re-entry permit card portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs; no general visitor-visa guide located
- Washington embassy: visas
- Washington embassy: current application and fees
- London embassy: consular services
- London embassy: visa application
- London embassy: fees
- London embassy: updated fee and nationality schedule
- London embassy: linked visa form
- London embassy: older form with conflicting exemption list
- Kinshasa embassy: visa categories and requirements
- Ministry of Labour: official work permit system
- Embassy of India: confirmation of Liberia's New Delhi embassy reopening
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyLRD $
- Time+8h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Liberia trip
Best time to go: The dry season is a good time for concerts and easier road travel. November to March brings dry, dusty harmattan winds, while heavy rain falls from May to October.
- Downtown MonroviaExplore the centre of Liberia's capital.
- Blo DegboThis rock in Paynesville resembles a human face. It is not a developed visitor site, so check whether it is safe to visit.
- ELWA beachThis beach has a marked swimming area and attracts families at weekends. It has no facilities.
- CE CE beachThis beach near Hotel Africa has palm umbrellas, drinks, a buffet and a protected swimming area.
Scams to watch for in Liberia
- Theft through car windowsThieves reach into a stopped car and grab belongings within reach.
- Armed street robberyAn attacker uses threats or a weapon to take belongings. Armed gangs may carry machetes or guns.
- Persistent requests for money or giftsSomeone asks for money or a gift and keeps asking until a visitor gives in. A request alone is not proof of fraud.
About Liberia
Liberia is a West African republic on the Atlantic coast, bordering Sierra Leone and Guinea.
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Money
- Liberian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +231
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Liberia?
British citizens need an eVisa for Liberia. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Liberia?
Only on Liberia's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help british citizens enter Liberia?
We have no record of Liberia relaxing its rules for british citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do liberian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Liberian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Liberia?
Czech Republic and Sweden can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Liberia are easier for british citizens?
Cape Verde, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sierra Leone, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Liberia?
Apply on Liberia's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Liberia?
Liberian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Liberia?
English.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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