Liberia Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Liberia. You must have a visa, and your passport must have at least 6 months left when you apply for it.
Liberia travel requirements at a glance
Valid for the length of your stay
Required, apply through embassy
Needs 6 months passport validity
Certificate needed for visa
Official source: GOV.UK Liberia entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Valid for your whole stay
- Visa required before travel
- 6 months validity when applying for visa
- Yellow fever certificate needed
Passport validity for Liberia
GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Liberia.
When you apply for a visa, your passport must have at least 6 months validity remaining. In practice most travellers will need 6 months left when they apply.
Visas
You must have a visa to enter Liberia. Apply through the Liberian Embassy in the UK.
Once in Liberia, you can apply to extend your visa for up to 60 days at an Immigration Office. To stay longer you need a residence permit.
Health and arrival
As part of the visa application, you must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Liberia has introduced extra health screening for arriving travellers because of Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Liberia?
For the visa, yes. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for your stay, but it must have at least 6 months left when you apply for your visa.
Do I need a visa for Liberia?
Yes. You must have a visa to enter Liberia. Apply through the Liberian Embassy in the UK.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Liberia?
Yes. You must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate as part of the visa application.