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Liberia

Liberia
Republic of Liberia

Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Visa
Classification		 Fee Number
of Entries		 Validity
Period
A-1 None Multiple 12 Months
A-2 None Multiple 12 Months
A-3 1 None Multiple 12 Months
B-1 None Multiple 12 Months
B-2 None Multiple 12 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 12 Months
C-1 None Multiple 12 Months
C-1/D None Multiple 12 Months
C-2 None One 6 Months
C-3 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-1 11 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-2 11 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 12 Months
E-1 2 None Multiple 12 Months
E-2 2 None Multiple 12 Months
E-2C 12 None Multiple 12 Months
F-1 None Multiple 12 Months
F-2 None Multiple 12 Months
G-1 None Multiple 12 Months
G-2 None Multiple 12 Months
G-3 None Multiple 12 Months
G-4 None Multiple 12 Months
G-5 1 None Multiple 12 Months
H-1B $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
H-1C $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
H-2A $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
H-2B $85.00 Months 12 Months 3
H-2R $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
H-3 $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
H-4 $85.00 Multiple 12 Months 3
I None Multiple 12 Months
J-1 4 None Multiple 12 Months
J-2 4 None Multiple 12 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 $85.00 Multiple 12 Months
L-2 $85.00 Multiple 12 Months
M-1 None Multiple 12 Months
M-2 None Multiple 12 Months
N-8 None Multiple 12 Months
N-9 None Multiple 12 Months
NATO 1-7 N/A N/A N/A
O-1 None Multiple 12 Months 3
O-2 None Multiple 12 Months 3
O-3 None Multiple 12 Months 3
P-1 None Multiple 12 Months 3
P-2 None Multiple 12 Months 3
P-3 None Multiple 12 Months 3
P-4 None Multiple 12 Months 3
Q-1 6 None Multiple 12 Months 3
R-1 None Multiple 12 Months
R-2 None Multiple 12 Months
S-5 7 None One 1 Month
S-6 7 None One 1 Month
S-7 7 None One 1 Month
T-1 9 N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
T-6 None One 6 Months
TD 5 N/A N/A N/A
U-1 None Multiple 48 Months
U-2 None Multiple 48 Months
U-3 None Multiple 48 Months
U-4 None Multiple 48 Months
U-5 None Multiple 48 Months
V-1 None Multiple 120 Months
V-2 None Multiple 120 Months 8
V-3 None Multiple 120 Months 8
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Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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  1. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

    • A-1
    • A-2
    • G-1 through G-4
    • NATO 1 through NATO 6

  2. An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty.  *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used.  **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.  

    *Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.

    **Example 2:  Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

  3. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

    Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.  

    Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

  4. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

    Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

    In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

    However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

  5. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

    Canadian Nationals

    Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

    Mexican Nationals

    Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

    Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

  6. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

  7. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

  8. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

  9. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

    • T-2 (spouse)
    • T-3 (child)
    • T-4 (parent)

  10. The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

  11. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

  12. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

 

 

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Birth Certificates

Available

Fees:  500 LD, free for applicants 12 and under

Document Name: Birth Certificate

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Monrovia.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Blue rectangular stamp from Office of the Principal Registrar

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no Issuing Authority Personnel Title.

Registration Criteria: Under Liberian law, anyone with knowledge of a birth can register that birth.  Supporting documentation is required (such as medical facility records or sworn affidavits), but the origins of this documentation are rarely investigated.

Procedure for Obtaining:

  • Applicants should contact the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to obtain copies of birth certificates.
  • Birth in a Health Facility
    Any applicant claiming to be born in a health facility such as: Clinic, Health Center, and a Hospital, will have to present the “Road to Health Card” that contains the following information:
    • Date of birth
    • Place of birth
    • Name of health facility
    • Name of medical practitioner, signature, and stamp
  • Then an application form will be completed by the applicant with two (2) photos attached and also two (2) photos for the parents. Certificates for children between the ages of 0-12yrs are free, so the certificate will immediately be printed. For applicants between the ages 13 and above will need to sit an interview. If qualified, he/she will be given a billing slip to be attached to a copy of the application form and taken to the Liberia Revenue Authority for a deposit of LD$500.00 into government` revenue and obtain a flag receipt. Upon the submission of the flag receipt to the office of the Director of the Bureau of Vital Statistics, the birth certificate is issued in 2(two) days.
  • Birth outside a health facility
    Applicants born outside a health facility and applying for a birth certificate will need to bring relatives that will confirm the birth by explanation and a paternity letter. The office of the Bureau of Vital Statistics will then refer the applicant to the Monrovia Circuit Court to do an affidavit of confirmation of birth. Upon the submission of the affidavit of confirmation of birth from the court, the applicant will complete an application form with 2(two) photos attached. A copy of the form will be attached to a billing slip and given to the applicant to be taken to the Liberia Revenue Authority for a deposit of LD$500.00 into government`s revenue and obtain a flag receipt. The applicant will take to the office of Vital Statistics the flag receipt obtained from the Liberia revenue authority for the onward issuance of a birth certificate. The birth certificates are only printed at the Ministry of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.
  • Persons living overseas wanting to obtain birth certificates shall make such request with the nearest Liberian consulate, provide the required documentation and pay the requisite fee charged by the consulate. The Ministry will then process the certificate, in collaboration with the consulate. Where there is no consulate in the applicant’s country of resident, a family member of the applicant shall follow the normal procedure describe in this policy. Interview with the applicant shall be done using the most effective and efficient medium.
  • Embassies and consulates abroad are authorized to issue a Birth Affidavit to Liberian citizens abroad who have lost or misplaced their original Birth Certificate. This is not a replacement for or alternative to a Birth Certificate. More information is available at http://www.liberianembassyus.org/index.php?page=consular.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: Most births are not registered in a timely manner and often are only registered when a birth certificate is needed for immigration purposes or other reason. Late-registered births are thus quite common. Birth certificates may be issued with little or no supporting documentation required, therefore genuine documents may contain fraudulent information. In cases when the date of birth is in issue (such as age-limited immigrant visa classes) or identity is in question, other contemporaneous documents such as school records or other secondary evidence of birth and/or identity are often reviewed.

 

Death Certificates

Available

Fees: 500 LD

Document Name: Death Certificate

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Monrovia.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no Special Seal(s) / Color /Format.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no Issuing Authority Personnel Title.

Registration Criteria: In order to file for a death certificate, an applicant must either have an official record of death from a medical facility, or a confirmed record of the disposition of the body (i.e., funeral home record, photos of burial, etc.)

Procedure for Obtaining:

  • Applicants should contact the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to obtain copies of death certificates. Certificate requests are generally processed in approximately three (3) business days. Application must be made IN PERSON.
    • Death in a Health Facility  
    • A medical cause of death from the health facility is required which comprises of the following information:
      1. The cause of the death.
      2. The date of the death.
      3. The place where the death occurred.
      4. The name of the Medical Physician Assistant/Doctor that pronounced the death.
      5. An attached copy of the Doctor`s license.
      6. All should be stamped with the health facility`s stamp.
    • Then an application form will be given that contains the following:
      a. The applicant`s name, address, and a photo attached.
      b. The applicant`s relationship to the deceased.
      c. The applicant will then deposit the amount of $500.00 Liberian dollars into government revenue at the Liberia Revenue Authority.
      d. Upon presenting the flag receipt to the Ministry of Health, a death certificate can be issued.
  • Death outside of Health Facility
    • For death occurring in situations like accident or at home, the following are required:
      a. If taken to hospital after death, then a DEATH ON ARRIVAL certificate is needed.
      b. If taken to funeral parlors, a FORM FILLED OR A RECEIPT is needed.
      c. If been buried, PHOTOS OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE AND BURIAL are needed.
      d. And some documents about the deceased while alive are needed.
    • When these conditions are satisfied, the applicant will be sent to the Circuit Court at the Temple of Justice to do an Affidavit of Confirmation of Death.
    • Upon presenting the Affidavit of Confirmation of Death to the Ministry of Health, an application form will be given to the applicant and instructed to deposit the amount of $500.00 Liberian dollars into government revenue at the Liberia Revenue Authority. The Ministry of Health upon receiving the flag receipt from the applicant, will then issue a death certificate. 

Certified Copies Available: There are no Certified Copies Available.

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Marriage Certificates

Available

Fees: $50 US for traditional, $75 for Western

Document Name: Marriage certificate

Issuing Authority:

  • Traditional marriage – Ministry of Internal Affairs
  • Western marriage – National Archives

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no Special Seal(s) / Color /Format.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title

Registration Criteria: The marriage process requires signatures from two witnesses and an officiant, but DOES NOT require any secondary proof of relationship.

Procedure for Obtaining:

  • Applicants should contact the above listed authority for their marriage type. Application must be made IN PERSON.
  • Liberian Civil Marriage Certificate
    • An applicant will have to submit a folder containing the following requirements ten(10) days to the wedding:
      1. A completed application form with 2(two) photos attached, one each for the bride to be and the groom to be.
      2. Two copies of the medical report, one each for the bride to be and the groom to be.
    • A billing slip will be given to the applicant to deposit the amount of USD$75.00 into government`s revenue at the Liberia Revenue Authority and another USD$75.00 at the customer service desk at the Head office of the Center for National Documents and Records/Archives and obtain a flag receipt. Upon the submission of the flag receipt to the office of the Registrar of Marriage, the certificate of marriage is printed with the Registrar only affixing her signature to it and given to the applicant two days before the day of the wedding. On the day of the wedding, the bride, groom, witnesses, and the officiating clergy will all affixed their signatures on the certificate. The certificate after the wedding will be taken back to the office of the Registrar of Marriages for onward submission to the Director General for approval and final recording of the marriage. These certificates are only printed at the head office of the registration of marriages in Sinkor.
  • Liberian Traditional Marriage Certificate
    • 1. An applicant for a Liberian Traditional Marriage Certificate will have to first appear before the Registrar of Traditional Marriage/Divorce and request a Certificate.
      2. The applicant will be send to the office of the Commissioner of Tribal Affairs for a preliminary interview to authenticate the marriage.
      3. If the marriage is confirmed, an application form is filled-out in the presence of the Registrar of Marriages/Divorce with 2(two) passport size photos attached and submitted to the Registrar.
      4. A billing slip is given to the applicant by the Registrar of Marriage/Divorce to deposit the amount of US$50.00 into Government`s revenue at the Ministry of Finance and obtain a Flag receipt.
      5. Upon the presentation of the Flag receipt at the office of the Registrar, the case (folder) is sent to the office of Procurement for coding of the certificate.
      6. The case (folder) is thereafter sent to the office of the Commissioner for Tribal Affairs for the typing of the certificate.
      7. The certificate after been typed written, goes back to the office of the Registrar for signature and subsequently send to the Commissioner of Tribal Affairs for verification and the Assistant Minister/Legal Affairs for approval.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: Liberia recognizes two different types of marriage: traditional and western.  In order to be legally recognized by the Government of Liberia, marriages MUST be registered (and given the accompanying certificate) in one of these two ways. Secondary evidence may be requested at the time of an interview.

Divorce Certificates

Available/Unavailable

Fees: $75 US for traditional, $50 for Western

Document Name: Divorce certificate

Issuing Authority:

  • Traditional marriage – Ministry of Internal Affairs
  • Western marriage – National Archives

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no Special Seal(s) / Color /Format.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title

Registration Criteria: There is no Registration Criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants should contact the above listed authority for their divorce type. Application must be made IN PERSON. Liberian law requires at least one party in a divorce application be resident in Liberia at the time of the application.

  • Liberian Civil Divorce Certificate
    The complainant will file his/her complaint to the Civil Law Court through his/her legal counsel presenting the marriage certificate and requesting divorce. The court will issued a writ of summons, inviting the both parties for investigation. Based upon the court’s rulings from the investigation, the divorce will be granted by the judge assuming there is no issue of alimony and the complainant will be given a billing slip by the court to deposit the amount of USD$50.00 into government`s revenue at the Liberia Revenue Authority and obtain a flag receipt which will be submitted to the Clerk of the Civil Law Court for the issuance of a Bill of Divorcement. In a case where there is an issue of alimony, the judge will request the complainant to pay an additional amount in USD to the court based upon the nature of the divorce (alimony).
  • Liberian Traditional Divorce Certificate
    1. The complainant will first meet the Assistant Minister for Legal affairs and explain the nature or the reason for the Divorce.
    2. The complainant will have to do a written communication stating the reason for the Divorce and send it to the office of the Assistant Minister for Legal Affairs.
    3. The Assistant Minister for legal Affairs will invite the both parties to chambers. If they both consent to the divorce, then the divorce can be instituted. The complainant will be given a billing slip to deposit the amount of USD$75.00 into government`s revenue at the Ministry of Finance and obtain a flag receipt which will be submitted to the office of the Registrar of Marriages/Divorce for the issuance of a Traditional Divorce certificate.
    4. If there is a disagreement, the Assistant Minister for Legal Affairs will conduct an investigation into the case and based upon the ruling, serve the complainant a billing slip to deposit the amount of USD$75.00 into government`s revenue at the Ministry of Finance and obtain a flag receipt which will be submitted to the office of the Registrar of Marriages/Divorce for the issuance of a Traditional Divorce Certificate.
  • Divorce in the absence of one party
    In the situation where one party is absent, a divorce can still be instituted. The missing party will have to be represented either by a legal counsel or relative(s) in consultation with their client or relative, by submitting a notarized letter from the person they claim to be representing.
  • Divorce by proxy
    In the absence of the both parties, a divorce can still be instituted. They both parties will have to be represented either by legal counsel or relative(s) in consultation with their client or relative. The phone numbers and email addresses of the both parties will be collected by the Registrar of Marriages/Divorce through which the Registrar will communicate and confirm with the parties involved in the divorce. The representatives will be asked to submit a notarized letter each from their client or relative(s). A back ground investigation will be conducted in the neighborhood where the couples previously lived to authenticate their marriage and the subsequent divorce in process. Based upon the findings from the investigation, the divorce can be instituted or refused.        

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: Liberia recognizes two different types of divorce: traditional and western.  In order to be legally recognized by the Government of Liberia, divorces MUST be registered (and given the accompanying certificate) in one of these two ways. In practice, the divorce process does not always mandate that either party be present (sworn affidavits can be provided.)  Due to this, secondary evidence may be requested at the time of an interview.

Available

Fees: $40 US for registration, copies for $75 US

Document Name: Adoption Decree

Issuing Authority: Probate Court at the Temple of Justice

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: white legal-size paper and will have several rubber stamps (usually red or gold in color) bearing the court seal. Once registered, the decree will also bear a numerical coding and seal/signature from the Registrar of Deeds and Titles at the National Archives.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Presiding Judge of the Probate Court

Registration Criteria: Once the adoption decree is issued by the court, parties must register the adoption decree at the National Archives and pay the required $40 USD authentication and registration fees.

Procedure for Obtaining: Parties must appear at the court but are allowed to execute an adoption through their attorney or legal representation.  Prior to issuance of the decree, parties must provide evidence that they have conducted a home study with Ministry of Health and filed all required petitions, relinquishment statements, and affidavits with the Probate Court.

Certified Copies Available: Yes

Alternate Documents:

Exceptions: None

Comments: Secondary evidence may be requested at the time of an interview, which may include relinquishment statements and other associated affidavits.

Unavailable

Police Certificates

Available

Fees: 200 LD

Document Name: Police Clearance certificate

Issuing Authority: Records and Identification Section, Liberia National Police

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no Special Seal(s) / Color /Format.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title

Registration Criteria: There is no Registration Criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicant must submit their request IN PERSON to the Records and Identification Section. Applicants must supply two (2) letters of support – one from a community leader and one from the community police station to begin the police clearance process. The process typically takes one to two (1-2) weeks to complete, but has been known to be completed in as little as five (5) business days or as long as three (3) weeks

  • Liberian National Police Clearance
    • Police Clearance for Travelling
    • An applicant will have to undergo a preliminary interview at the police depot in his/her district to establish what kind of Police Clearance he/she needs, and obtain a letter of clearance from the commander of that depot indicating that no derogatory information was found after his community investigation on the applicant. Thereafter, the letter of clearance is taken to the Headquarters of the Liberia National Police for submission, at which time an application form is given with a billing slip attached to enable the applicant deposit the amount of LD$200.00 into government` revenue at the Liberia revenue authority. Upon depositing this amount, a folder containing the following is submitted to the Record Division of the Liberia National police.
      1. A completed application form with four (4) photos attached.
      2. The original Flag Receipt obtained from the Ministry of Finance.
      3. A copy of the applicant`s passport.
      4. A copy of the Interview appointment letter.

    • An interview will then be conducted by the Chief of Record Division and a copy of the report is sent to the Special Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Division, and the Crime Lab of the Liberia National Police for back ground investigation, name check, as well as finger print verification. The results from these checks will go back to the Record Division at which time the Police Clearance is prepared, signed by the Chief of Record Division and subsequently sent to the Director of Police for approval. This process takes about twenty-one (21) working days.
    • For applicants living out of Liberia and requesting a Police Clearance from Liberia, they are requested to send to the Liberia National Police their finger prints through a Police headquarters of the country in which they live. The Liberia National Police will then compared and verify those finger prints with their colleagues of that country through INTERPOL.
  • Police Clearances for Job/School
    • For Job/School the procedures basically remained the same, except that the applicant will submit a folder containing a completed application form with three photos attached, Flag receipt, and also undergo an interview which is follow by a series of name checks.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments:

 

Court/Prison Records

Unavailable

 

Unavailable

Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.):

Fees: $50 US

Document Name: Passport

Issuing Government Authority:  Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Hand Written. It contains biometric data and ECOWAS.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no Issuing Authority Personnel Title.

Registration Criteria: There is no Registration Criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Applications must be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs passport office. The applicant must submit either a Liberian birth certificate or a Liberian naturalization certificate

Alternate Documents: There are no Alternate Documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: The Liberia Nationality Law requires that one be “of Negro descent” in order to qualify for Liberian citizenship.

Other Documents Available: There are no Other Documents.

Not applicable.

Post Title: Embassy

Address: 502 Benson Street
                 Mamba Point
                 Monrovia, Liberia

Phone Number: Tel: (231) 77-677-7000 or (231) 77-677-7001, Fax: (231) 77-677-6370

Email:  support-liberia@ustraveldocs.com

Visa Services: All visa categories for Liberia

Comments / Additional Information:

The consular section at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia processes non-immigrant, immigrant, follow-to-join refugee and asylee and diversity visa applications for all individuals resident in Liberia. 

Additional Information for Reciprocity

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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