Tourist Visa (Regular / Visa on Arrival)
Consular Regular visa — or pre-approved Visa on Arrival — for tourism visits to Liberia.
Who fits: Non-exempt travelers visiting for tourism. If a Liberian embassy serves your country you must apply at the embassy; travelers with no Liberian embassy in their country pre-apply through the Visa on Arrival portal and complete the visa at Roberts International Airport.
Gov fees: Consular (2025 form): US citizens US$180 for a 3-year multiple-entry visa; non-US citizens single 1–3 months US$70, multiple 1-year US$150, multiple 2-year US$250, multiple 3-year US$350; expedite same-day +US$75 (walk-in only), next-day +US$50. Visa on Arrival portal: USD 102.50, nonrefundable (Charter reference tariff US$100). Fees are nonrefundable. — Consular amounts are from the Washington embassy form; other posts may differ. Confirm amount, currency, and payment method with the issuing office before paying.
Documents
- Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and blank pages (original submitted with consular applications)
- One recent passport-size photograph, 2in x 2in, full-face view on white background
- Signed, completed Liberia visa application form (2025 revised form)
- Visa fee paid in US dollars by money order, cashier's check, or bank draft payable to Embassy of Liberia — no cash or personal checks; fees are nonrefundable
- Self-addressed prepaid trackable return envelope (USPS, FedEx, or UPS) for mailed consular applications; not required for in-person pickup
- Trip details: date of travel, address in Liberia (street/hotel), and contact in Liberia with address and phone number
- Accommodation or itinerary evidence (hotel booking, travel itinerary) proportionate to a tourist stay
- Valid Certificate of Immunization against yellow fever (Yellow Book)
- Minors: copy of birth certificate plus notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent(s) or custodial documents
- Visa on Arrival channel instead: passport scan (max 2 MB: PDF, BMP, JPG, JPEG, or PNG), portrait photo on neutral background in color (max 2 MB), optional flight-ticket scan, and a valid email address to receive the QR-code confirmation letter
FAQ
Do I apply at an embassy or use Visa on Arrival?
If there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply at the embassy and not through the VoA portal. Only travelers with no Liberian embassy in their country use the online VoA portal.
How long can I stay, and how long is the approval valid?
The officer at the airport sets the stay at 30 or 90 days. The VoA approval itself is valid for entry within 3 months — if you do not enter Liberia in that period you must start a new application. A VoA is valid for a single visit only.
Who does not need a visa?
ECOWAS passport holders do not require a visa to visit Liberia, per the Embassy. All other travelers should confirm with the nearest Liberian embassy, since airlines will not board passengers without a valid visa.
Can I transit Liberia on this visa?
The VoA portal covers tourism, business, and transit purposes. Transit travelers follow the same pre-application process and should carry an onward ticket plus the next-country visa if required.