- 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 1 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