- Capital
- Monrovia (ROB/MLW)
- Dialing Code
- + 231
- Time Zone
- No UTC/GMT offset
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- November - April
- Currency
- Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Travel Tips
- 29 African languages are spoken, the main being Bassa, Dan (Gio), Kpelleh, Kru, Lorma and Mano
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
- Medical facilities are very limited, it is advisable to carry basic medical supplies
- Dress should be conservative: men should wear long pants, and women should keep their arms and legs covered
- Respect to religious customs should also be shown during the month of Ramadan
- Travel outside of the main capital is not recommended
Last updated 20 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
734 Park Street, Clydesdale, Arcadia
Telephone: 012 342 2733
E-mail: info@liberiaembassypretoria.co.za
Website: liberiaembassypretoria.co.za
Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00
Friday: 09:00 - 13:00
Accredited to: Angola, Botswana, Eswatina (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 11
March: 11, 15 - 16
April: 10
May: 14
August: 24
November: 5, 29 - 30
December: 25
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
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
Visa fees are non-refundable
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis A & B
- Meningitis
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
House No 5, Old Sophie Road Congo Town.
Telephone: + 231 88 088 5544
Email: motseped@dirco.gov.za