Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in Liberia due to crime and civil unrest.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(231) 77-677-7000; US Embassy Monrovia, 502 Benson Street, Monrovia, Liberia; ACSMonrovia@state.gov; https://lr.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
231
Local Emergency Phone
911
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Liberia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers
Currency (Code)
Liberian dollars (LRD)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
120 V, 220 V / 60 Hz / plug types(s): A, B, C, F
Major Languages
English, some 20 ethnic group languages few of which can be written or used in correspondence
Major Religions
Christian, Muslim, Traditional, other, and none
Time Difference
UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Mount Nimba; Monkey Island; Waterside Market, Monrovia; Sapo National Park
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball, track and field
Cultural Practices
Communication in Liberia typically involves more physical contact than in America. It is not uncommon for a speaker to rest their hand on your shoulder.
Tipping Guidelines
Some restaurants add a service charge to the bill, if not, a 10% tip is customary. Hotel service staff appreciate small amounts for good service.
Souvenirs
Ritual masks; ebony, soapstone and mahogany carvings; handmade fabrics and tailored clothing; leather goods; stamped metal necklaces and earrings
Traditional Cuisine
Dumboy — boiled cassava pounded into a viscous dough and shaped into balls; typically eaten with pepper soup
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2024
