Travel advice for Liberia

Avoid non-essential travel to Liberia because armed groups, violent and opportunistic crime, sexual violence and possible terrorist attacks pose serious risks. Avoid the Ivory Coast border areas, the Sinoe rubber plantation and Sapo National Park, and take care in the interior and in larger cities. Medical facilities are poorly equipped, so secure insurance and funds for treatment or evacuation. Samuel K Doe Stadium may become dangerously overcrowded during events.

Travel only if essential to the Liberia-Côte d’Ivoire border area because armed groups sometimes clash; the rest of Liberia is yellow. Violent crime and armed robbery occur nationwide, police enforcement is weaker outside Monrovia; be especially vigilant after dark. Avoid demonstrations and crowds; monitor heavy rain, flooding and landslides. Be aware of possible terrorist attacks, severe drug penalties, imprisonment for same-sex conduct, and discrimination or aggression towards LGBT+ people.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Liberia.

Exercise caution when travelling throughout Liberia because widespread crime includes armed robbery, and attacks on western facilities and Austrian nationals cannot be ruled out. Carry little cash, do not resist robbery, and avoid driving or walking at night. Take particular care when travelling into the interior because of poor infrastructure, mine danger and possible unrest. Medical care is limited, yellow fever occurs year round, and comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Liberia because violent crime, armed robbery, assault and theft occur, and foreigners may be targeted. Stay alert for terrorism, avoid demonstrations and scams, and protect valuables. Do not use taxis, buses, motorbike taxis or three-wheelers. Poor roads, aggressive drivers, fuel shortages and dangerous coastal waters add risk, so avoid driving after dark and exercise increased caution in Monrovia, especially at night.

Hungary advises a high degree of caution for Liberia.

Exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Liberia because violence remains possible, protests can cause disruption, and crime including theft, burglary, armed robbery and sexual assault is high. Avoid demonstrations, remain alert particularly after dark, and take precautions when driving. Medical services are limited and may require payment in advance, especially outside Monrovia, so bring sufficient medication.

Japan advises a high degree of caution for Liberia.

Exercise increased caution in Liberia because violent crime and armed robbery are common in urban areas, markets, and public beaches, while police may not respond effectively to serious crime. Demonstrations may occur with little notice, become violent, use tear gas, and disrupt transport and services. Travel outside Monrovia and between counties during daylight and avoid night travel. Health care is limited, especially in rural areas, and medicines may be unsafe.

Avoid non-essential travel to Liberia’s border areas with Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone unless there is a compelling reason. Security is fragile and unstable despite being under control: protests in Monrovia and gatherings nationwide can become violent, while rural mines and rubber plantations experience violent incidents. Remain alert in public spaces, especially where foreigners gather, and expect tightened health screening on arrival because of Ebola outbreaks.

Take normal precautions in Liberia, but exercise particular caution outside Monrovia because the political situation is tense and areas outside the capital are described as very dangerous. Estonia has no embassy in Liberia, so consult other countries' travel information, and note that Estonian citizens require a visa.

Germany advises normal precautions for Liberia.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Liberia.

No special travel advisory applies. Singaporeans need a visa and at least six months' passport validity; consult the nearest embassy for current requirements. Seek medical advice on vaccinations, receive the yellow fever vaccination 10 days before travel and buy comprehensive insurance. A valid yellow-fever certificate is required when arriving in Singapore from a country with transmission risk, and travellers without one are liable for quarantine.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Liberia. Ensure you have a valid passport, Liberian visa and yellow fever vaccination certificate, and follow customs and currency rules. Enhanced screening applies to arrivals because of Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, while emergency medical and ambulance services are unreliable. In Monrovia, seek visa extensions locally; outside Montserrado County, the local Immigration County Commander must authorise them.