Country guide
Liberia
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Time zones
No UTC/GMT offset (2 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 231
Best time to go
November to April
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
NOTE: All applicants will be subject to an interview and may be required to appear in person. Only applicants residing outside of South Africa will be considered for telephone/video interview
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity
- Copy of passport
- Two completed visa application forms
- Two passport-size photographs
- A letter of invitation, or proof of sponsorship, or a recent bank statement to show evidence of financial status
- Letter from employer
- An international certificate of Yellow Fever and other vaccinations is required
- Medical Insurance coverage for the duration of stay in Liberia
- Hotel booking (if applicable)
- Travel Itinerary - Applicants should ensure that travel arrangements are made only after the visa has been granted.
Issuing authorities
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
734 Park Street, Clydesdale, Arcadia
Tel: 012 342 2733
E-mail: info@liberiaembassypretoria.co.za
Web: liberiaembassypretoria.co.za
Mon-Thur: 09h00 - 15h00
Friday: 09h00 - 13h00
Accredited to: Angola, Botswana, Eswatina (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Visa processing time
5-7 working days
Visa cost
Single entry (30 days): ZAR 750
Multiple entry (3 months): ZAR 1500
Multiple entry (6 months): ZAR 3000
Multiple entry (12 months): ZAR 6000
Note: Visa fees are non-refundable.
SA representative
South African Embassy
House No 5, Old Sophie Road Congo Town.
Tel: + 231 88 088 5544
Email: motseped@dirco.gov.za
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 11; Mar 11, 15-16; Apr 10; May 14; Aug 24; Nov 5, 29-30; Dec 25