Liberia Resident Permit (online application) and work permit
Foreign nationals who want to stay in Liberia beyond their visa must apply for a Resident Permit from the Liberia Immigration Service. Applications are made online, followed by an in-person appointment and payment, after which a Resident Permit card is issued. All foreigners who intend to work must also hold a valid work permit before starting work, and employers must make sure their foreign staff hold one.
1 entry rule for Liberia based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Liberia
Money
3
Currency
Liberian Dollar
LRD
Liberian Dollar
Cost of living
0
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2024
Tax
5–25%
Income tax (national)
GST 13%
Employees: 0% up to LRD 70,000 a year, 5% to 200,000, 15% to 800,000, 25% above LRD 800,000 (bands indexed to the exchange rate); contractors pay a 10% flat rate.
Living
1
Happiness
#128 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign workers, family members and other long-stay residents in Liberia.
Eligibility
Who applies
First-time eligible foreign nationals wishing to remain in Liberia beyond the validity of their visa.
Work
All foreigners who intend to work in Liberia must have a valid work permit before starting work; companies must ensure foreign staff hold one.
Changes
Holders must apply for adjustment of status after changes such as a new address or employer.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistOnline application with mandatory fields and uploaded documents
- FeesResident Permit fee
- Steps to applyStart a new application on rp
The full requirements are for members
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- 3 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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