what do to before you travel to Liberia
you need a resident permit from Liberia Immigration and work permit from Ministry of Labor. To get Resident Permit:
- you need a valid Passport
- You need to apply to Liberia Immigration for Resident Permit
- you need 4 Passport size photos
To get Work Permit:
- You need Resident Permit Receipt
- You need to apply for work permit to the Ministry of Labor.
- Ministry of Labor will bill you and then you will proceed to pay at Central Bank of Liberia and get a receipt before getting the Work Permit book.
Immigration and travel documentation
24. Ensure to acquire all relevant travel documentation before travelling to Liberia such as a passport and a visa. Contact your local Liberian embassy or consulate to determine visa requirements. As Liberia is an ECOWAS member, all individuals with ECOWAS passports do not generally require an entry visa.
25. For extended stays in Liberia (30 or more days), a visa extension is required for all visa holders. This must be issued by the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) within the 30 day period in Liberia.
26. For multiple entry visa holders and Liberian residents holding foreign passports, a re-entry letter issued by the LIS is required to re-enter the country, regardless of your visa status.
Work and Resident permit
27. If you intend to stay in Liberia for more than 90 days, a resident permit issued by LIS is mandatory. The resident permit allows one to stay in Liberia and usually valid for one year, renewable thereafter. A resident permit is a prerequisite before an individual is granted a work permit.
28. Any non-Liberian intending to work in Liberia for any duration of time must acquire a work permit from the Ministry of Labor before commencing work. A work permit is valid for one year, renewable thereafter. Please note that a work permit can only be issued to a holder of a resident permit.
29. Resident and work permits are acquired after arrival in Liberia.