Reconsider travel to Liberia due to COVID-19.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Liberia due to COVID-19.
Liberia has resumed airport operations and re-opened its borders. Business operations have also resumed as have schools for grades six through twelve. Other improved conditions have been reported within Liberia. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Liberia.
Exercise increased caution in:
- Urban areas and public beaches due to crime.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Liberia:
- See the U.S. Embassy’s webpage regarding COVID-19.
- Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Crime and Safety Report for Liberia.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Urban Areas and Public Beaches
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.
Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Monrovia
502 Benson Street
+231 77-677-7000
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4717 or 202 – 501 – 4444
- Liberia Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter