Liberia
LBRLiberia is a coastal West African nation with a uniquely American origin: it was founded in 1847 by freed African-American slaves repatriated under the American Colonization Society, making it Africa's first republic. English is the official language, and the capital Monrovia is named after U.S. President James Monroe.
After devastating civil wars (1989–2003), Liberia has rebuilt its democratic institutions and in 2018 achieved a peaceful transfer of power. The economy relies on rubber, iron ore, and timber exports. Citizenship is restricted to people of Negro descent under the Constitution, and dual citizenship is not permitted. The Liberian passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 50 destinations.
- Naturalisation
- 2 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- LRD
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Region
- africa
- Population
- 5,418,000
- Cost-of-living
- 28 /100
Passport Rank
#94
Visa-Free
50
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Liberia passport has visa-free access to 46 destinations. See the full Liberiapassport breakdown →
Passports that enter Liberia without a prior visa (14)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Country Details
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Currency
- LRD
- Languages
- English
- Population
- 5,418,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 2 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid year-round, heavy rainy season May–October
Indices
Cost of Living
28
Safety
42
Healthcare
25
Quality of Life
32
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 2 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | — | — | — | — | $25 |
| Gbarnga | — | — | — | — | $12 |
| Buchanan | — | — | — | — | $10 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Monrovia
Rainfall range: 30–1000 mm/month · Daylight 11.5h (winter) to 12.8h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist
- Business
- Resident Permit
- Work Permit
- Student
- Family
- Investor
- Authority
- Liberia Immigration Service
- Official Portal
- www.lis.gov.lr
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- No
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- —
- Processing
- —
Safety
GPI Rank
—
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Related Guides
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Sources & last verified
- Last verified