Everything You Need To Know About Liberia Visa

All visitors to Liberia should obtain a visa to enter the country unless they come from a visa-exempt nation. As the United Kingdom is not a visa-exempt nation, all British citizens should obtain a visa to visit Liberia. 

It has been earlier reported that authorities in Liberia are planning to introduce the e-visa system for foreign nationals in 2019. However, until now, this online visa processing system is not introduced, and as a result, all foreign nationals including citizens of the United Kingdom should apply for a visa directly via the embassy of Liberia. If you want to obtain a Liberia visa in a hassle-free manner, you can avail the help of Visa Genie, and we will do all the needful to get your visa.

Depending on the purpose and nature of the traveler’s trip, authorities in Liberia have classified their visas into several types, and the most noted ones are mentioned below.

Liberia tourist visa

Liberia is a hot tourist destination. UK citizens who intend to visit this country for tourism purposes like sightseeing can apply for a tourist visa. 

A traveler is required to submit all the documents mentioned below to get a Liberia tourist visa.

• In order to get a Liberia tourist visa, a UK national should submit his or her signed passport. This passport should be valid for six months, and it should have at least one clear page for markings.
• The applicant should submit two passport-sized photographs. Please make sure that these photographs are taken in a white background, and it provides the full-frontal face of the traveler’s head with the face centered in the middle. In the photograph, the applicant should maintain a neutral facial expression. Spectacles or headwear cannot be used unless it is for religious purposes.
• All UK citizens applying for a tourist visa should submit copies of onward and return flight tickets. Applicants can also submit the itinerary issued by the airline company or a travel agent.
• Submitting an International vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever is a must to obtain a Liberia tourist visa.
• All UK citizens should submit a personal letter addressed to the Embassy of Liberia. This personal letter should explain various details of the trip that includes the journey’s purpose and nature, dates of travel, places that will be visited, and accommodation details. This personal letter should be original, and it should be signed by the applicant.
• As a livelihood proof, the foreign national should submit last three months’ original bank statements. The last month bank statement should show sufficient funds for the traveler’s trip.
• The visa application form to obtain a Liberia tourist visa should be filled very carefully. There are several previous cases where UK nationals were denied visas to Liberia due to errors in the visa application form. So, always make sure that you are completing this form without any mistakes. If you face any difficulties while filling the application form, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you in all steps of visa application process.

Tips to take care while applying visas for minors

Liberia considers all applicants under the age of the 16 as minors. If the applicant’s age is less than 16 years, he or she should submit a signed letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Liberia and notarized before the initiating the visa application.

Liberia business visa

Foreign nationals intending to visit Liberia for business activities can apply for a business visa. 

To get a business visa, applicants should submit the documents mentioned below.

• The original, signed UK passport of the applicant should be submitted. While submitting the passport, always ensure that its validity is at least six months. The passport should also have at least a clear page for markings. If the validity of your passport is less than six months, it is always recommended to renew it before submitting the visa application.
• In order to get a business visa, the applicant should submit two passport-sized photographs. These photographs should be taken within the last three months in a white background.
• The applicant should submit a business introduction letter from his or her employer in the United Kingdom. This letter which is basically an employment letter should introduce the applicant, and should specify his or her position in the company. The letter should also detail the nature of business that will be conducted inside Liberia. The employment letter should mention the names of the companies and places that the foreign national will visit during his or her stay in Liberia. It is also necessary to specify the type and desired validity of the business visa in this letter.
• It is necessary to submit the original certificate of yellow fever vaccination to get a Liberia business visa.
• The visa application form should be filled very carefully without any errors. For any assistance, you can contact Visa Genie.

Liberia transit visa

British citizens do not need a visa to enter Liberia if they are transiting to a different destination. 

However, the traveler should meet the conditions mentioned below to stay visa free.

• The visa exempt status for UK nationals will be up to 48 hours.
• While in Liberia, the British citizen should make sure that he or she is not leaving the transit area of the airport.
• The traveler should hold a valid passport with sufficient blank pages.
• It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds.
• The applicant should also hold proof of onward and return flight tickets.
• It is mandatory to hold all documents required for the next destination.
• The traveler should hold a valid visa required for the next destination.
• You should always confirm with the airline company that boarding is allowed without a visa, as these rules are subject to change.

If the foreign national transiting through Liberia is not meeting the above-mentioned conditions, he or she should obtain a visa. You can contact Visa Genie for any queries, and we will be glad to assist you.