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Liberia visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can arrange a visa on arrival through an online application. A separate airline confirmation arrangement is also described.

Ways to get a Liberia visa on arrival

  1. Electronic visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    International travellers can apply online unless there is a Liberian embassy in their country.

    Processing
    Expected processing time: three days.
    1. Submit the required documents online.
    2. Pay the required fee.
    3. Receive a PDF document or QR code by email.
    4. Use it to board your flight.
    5. Obtain your visa at Monrovia international airport.

  2. Visa on arrival with airline confirmation

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers starting their journey in a country with no Liberian diplomatic representation may qualify through their airline.

    1. Your airline sends a telex message to the station manager in Monrovia.
    2. The airline receives confirmation.
    3. Attach a copy of the confirmation to your ticket before boarding.

Who needs it

Visitors who need a visa and qualify for an arrival arrangement can use this route.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa on arrival.

How to apply

  1. Submit the required documents online.
  2. Pay the required fee.
  3. Receive a PDF document or QR code by email.
  4. Use it to board your flight.
  5. Obtain your visa at Monrovia international airport.

What to bring

  • The emailed PDF document or QR code for the online route.

Good to know

  • Travellers with a Liberian embassy in their country must apply there instead of using the online portal.
  • The electronic visa on arrival can only be issued at Monrovia international airport.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is required.
  • The airline confirmation route requires confirmation before boarding.
  • The fee amount and permitted stay are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Liberia?

Visitors who need a visa and qualify for an arrival arrangement can use this route. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa on arrival.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Liberia?

There are 2 options: Electronic visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival with airline confirmation (a visa at the border).

How long does a Liberia visa on arrival take?

Online applications are expected to take three days.

What documents do I need for a Liberia visa on arrival?

The emailed PDF document or QR code for the online route..

How do I apply for a Liberia visa on arrival?

1. 1. Submit the required documents online. 2. 2. Pay the required fee. 3. 3. Receive a PDF document or QR code by email. 4. 4. Use it to board your flight. 5. 5. Obtain your visa at Monrovia international airport.

What rules do I have to follow on a Liberia visa on arrival?

Travellers with a Liberian embassy in their country must apply there instead of using the online portal. The electronic visa on arrival can only be issued at Monrovia international airport. Yellow fever vaccination is required.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Liberia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Liberia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Liberia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Liberia visa on arrival rules?

On Liberia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Liberia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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