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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

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 31 July 2026