South Africa passport → Liberia

Do South African citizens need a visa for Liberia?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Liberia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Liberia at a glance

Capital: Monrovia
Currency: Liberian dollar (LRD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +231
Region: Western Africa

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Liberia for other passports

South AfricaVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for South African passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Liberia?

South African passport holders need a visa for Liberia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in Liberia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Liberia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #46 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.