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Liberia
- Monrovia
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Liberia: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Population
- 5,214,030
- Area
- 111,369 km² · 43,000 sq mi
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Liberian Dollar (LRD)
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00, Africa/Monrovia
- Calling code
- +231
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .lr
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Côte d’IvoireRead more
Entry requirements
Liberia visa requirements
Liberia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 14 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 19 apply online before they travel and 164 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for LiberiaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free14 passports
e-Visa19 passports
Visa required164 passports
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Safety
Liberia safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime and civil unrest
US State Dept, updated July 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Liberia: frequently asked questions
- Liberia visa: do I need one?
- Liberia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 14 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 19 apply online before they travel and 164 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Liberia: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Liberia at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime and civil unrest.
- Liberia: what currency is used?
- Currency in Liberia: Liberian Dollar (LRD).
- Liberia: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Liberia: English.
- Liberia: what is the capital?
- The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
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