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How to get a Liberia visa from DR Congo

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Congolese passport holders travelling to Liberia.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Liberia.

Business visa

Processing time10 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$144

Tourist visa

Processing time10 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$144

Transit visa

Processing time10 working days
Validity24 hours
Fee (approx.)$144

Application requirements

Documents Congolese applicants need to provide.

  • A DR Congo passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Correctly filled and duly signed visa application form.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Bank statement for three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • The DR congo tourist visa is issued to Liberians traveling to DR Congo for sightseeing, tourism, and recreational activities.
  • This visa allows you to attend festivals and events while in Liberia.
  • You are to provide a letter of invitation from your host in Liberia stating the relationship between the two of you and their contact information and address.
  • A letter of employer confirming your employment in the company and stating awareness of your leave. The letter should include the address of the company and the duration and purpose of the visit.
  • You are to provide a copy of your resident permit in Liberia.
  • Applicants of this visa are not allowed to take up jobs in the country.
  • Minors traveling should provide their birth certificate and a consented letter from their parents.
  • Proof of paid visa fee must be provided.
  • A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required.
  • You are allowed to stay for a maximum of 30 days at a time in Liberia with this tourist visa.
  • You are also to submit a copy of your flight itinerary that shows your round trip travel and entry and exit dates from Liberia.
  • Proof of civil ties to your home country(birth certificate or marriage certificates) should be provided.
  • Foreigners can visit their friends and relatives who are residing in the country.
  • All documents to be submitted must be original and certified copies.

Business visa

  • The DR Congo visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Liberia to engage in business activities with their partners in the country.
  • Applicants of this visa are allowed to attend trade fairs, conferences, workshops and business seminars with this visa in Liberia.
  • If your expenses will be covered by the inviting company or your employer, it should be stated in the business letter.
  • Proof of previous business dealings with the company is required.
  • This letter must also state who will be responsible for the applicant's finances while in Liberia and who is financing the applicant's trip to Liberia.
  • A letter from the inviting company in Liberia written on the company’s letterhead and addressed to the Embassy of Liberia. The letter should indicate the nature of the business to be conducted and the name and address of the company to be contacted in Guinea.
  • Proof of civil ties to your home country.
  • If you will be attending conferences in the country, proof of registration for the conferences is required.
  • You must provide proof of the paid visa fee.
  • You are advised to exit the country on or before the visa expires.
  • All documents to be submitted must be original and certified copies.

Transit visa

  • Foreigners who intend to board a connecting flight from Liberia to their destination country are eligible for this visa.
  • Applicants of this visa can also join up with a crew ship at a seaport in Liberia.
  • The Transit Visa does not allow foreigners to take up paid or unpaid employment while they are in the country.
  • Applicants of this visa cannot take up short courses in Liberia.
  • Proof of paid visa is required during the visa application.
  • Visa and other entry permits of the destination country should be provided.
  • Flight ticket of the applicant’s destination country is required.
  • This visa cannot be extended.
  • Applicants are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever.
  • You are expected to leave the country on or before the visa expires.

Where to apply

Liberia embassy & visa application centers in DR Congo.

Kinshasa

AddressLiberian Embassy in Kinshasa, 141 Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa, Congo (Democratic Republic).
Phone(+243) (12) 82289
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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to go to Liberia

Liberia is one of those places where you need to be on your guard almost everywhere. Monrovia gets much worse at night, but it can be dangerous during the day as well. Areas occupied and frequented by foreigners aren't regarded as safe, even though they are (marginally) safer than other areas.

What is Liberia best known for

Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil war and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring Sierra Leone.

What is the main religion in Liberia

Liberia's population practices Christianity. Muslims comprise 12.2% of the population, largely coming from the Mandingo and Vai ethnic groups. The vast majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni, with sizeable Shia and Ahmadiyya minorities.

How many different languages are spoken in Liberia

Liberia is a multilingual country where more than thirty languages are spoken. English is the official language, None of the languages group forms a distinctive majority. The native languages can be grouped into four language families: Mande, Kru, Mel, and the divergent language Gola.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Liberia visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.