Liberia Customs Regulations

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Import Regulations

200 cigarettes or
25 cigars or
250 grammes of tobacco
1l of wine and 1l of spirits
100 grammes of perfume
Legal gifts up to 125 USD
There is a USD 10,000 limit on the amount of local or foreign currency that can be imported into the country. All local or foreign cash exiting Liberia that is greater than USD 7,500 must be declared at customs. Large sums of money can only be exported in the form of bank drafts or travellers cheques or other similar methods of transport.

Illegal drugs
Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
Knives and deadly weapons
Flowers, seeds and flower products – unless permission has been obtained
Pets and other animals – unless permission has been obtained
Meat and meat products
Counterfeit money and goods
Rough diamonds – can only be imported under strict international trade laws.
Pornographic material

Flowers, plants and seeds being imported into the country will require a valid health certificate from the country of origin before being granted admission.
Cats and dogs will need to be accompanied by an import permit from the Ministry of • Agriculture and a veterinarian good health and rabies inoculation certificates from the country of origin.

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Export Regulations

No information available

Illegal drugs
Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
Knives and deadly weapons
Flowers, seeds and flower products – unless permission has been obtained
Pets and other animals – unless permission has been obtained
Meat and meat products
Counterfeit money and goods
Rough diamonds – can only be imported under strict international trade laws.
Pornographic material

No information available

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Health & Security

Basic health information for travelers to Liberia

Basic security information for travelers to Liberia

🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Liberia

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by all travellers aged one year or over planning on entering the country.
Tap and other local water sources should be considered contaminated and thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Travellers are advised to stick to bottled water whenever possible throughout their stay inside the country. Milk and dairy products might be unpasteurised and should be avoided for safety reasons. All meat, fish and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot whilst fruit should be peeled prior to consumption.
A wide variety of food and water based diseases are present throughout the country including Hepatitis A, E, Typhoid and Schistosomiasis. All potential travellers to the region are strongly advised to take great care with native supplies of water and should avoid swimming in any local lakes, streams or other non chlorinated water sources.
Cholera is still present at endemic levels in remote sections of the country. Although a comparatively minor threat to most visitors, all potential travellers who are likely to be working in or spending a great deal of time in areas of the country which are suffering endemic outbreaks of the disease are advised to obtain the necessary vaccination prior to entry.
There is a year round high risk of Malaria throughout the entire country. The disease is passed via mosquito bites and all travellers should obtain sufficient amounts of insect repellent for defence and close fitting clothing that exposes little in the way of exposed skin. In the event of infection, all travellers inside the country are strongly advised to seek out the nearest medical assistance immediately before serious symptoms develop.
Cases of Onchocerciasis have been reported throughout the rain forest areas of Grand Bassa County. This disease is passed via Blackfly bites and any travellers to the isolated or forested regions should take appropriate protection against any chance of infection. Longer term visitors to the country are also advised to obtain vaccinations against Polio and TB, both of which are still present throughout this country.
Hepatitis B and other sexually transmitted diseases are endemic throughout the country and all travellers to the region should take extreme care when dealing with bloody needles or if engaging in sexual activity during the course of their visit.
Travellers staying in the country for a long time or who are planning or journeying to remote regions should avoid any close contact with any wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, all travellers should immediately clean the wound with clean water and should seek out immediate medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
The overall standard of medical facilities throughout the country is considered to be very poor and almost nonexistent outside of the capital. Essential medicines may be expensive or difficult to obtain and all travellers with specific medical conditions are strongly urged to bring an emergency medical kit with them containing any required medicines. Doctors inside the hospitals will likely demand instant payment for any services rendered. Health and travel insurance should be obtained prior to entry and an emergency airlift to a nearby country will likely be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.

🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Liberia

Although the civil war inside the country ended in 2003, much of the country’s infrastructure was destroyed in the conflict and the security situation inside the country remains tense. All potential visitors to the region are strongly advised against any travel outside the capital city Monrovia and should take great care at all times throughout their visit.
Cases of violent crime are frequent throughout the country with foreign tourists often being targets of armed assaults and robbery. Travellers to the region are strongly advised to keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe and secure location for the duration of their visit and should avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract unwanted attention. Incidents of rape and sexual assaults against female travellers have been reported and all foreign visitors should avoid travelling through any part of the country alone after dark. Large scale unemployment and poverty are a serious problem throughout this country and travellers should remember to keep a close grip on their money and other possessions when out visiting public or tourist locations and should carry a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of an emergency.
Since the end of the civil war eight years ago, the new democratic government has tried to keep the peace throughout the country but much of the area remains politically and socially unstable. Local protests over political developments, salaries or working conditions have previously led to violent instances whilst ethnic tensions throughout the country have sometimes led to trouble. Land disputes and protests against illegal mining often take place in rural areas and have led to violence and assassination attempts. All foreign visitors are strongly advised against participating in any large crowds or protests which could quickly turn dangerous or violent and should stay well informed regarding the countries current political and social situation prior to their arrival.
The rainy season inside the country lasts from May to September and many roads can become flooded and impassable throughout this period. Any foreign drivers inside the country during these periods are advised to check with the local authorities to make sure that they can still reach their intended destination and should keep a close eye on all predicted weather forecasts throughout the region.
The border regions between Liberia and Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast should all be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Armed militias refugees from nearby countries and a relative lack of security forces mean that the area is constantly dangerous and unpredictable with trouble from neighbouring countries often spilling over to this one.
Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs are very strict in this country. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines and all travellers should avoid any activities which could serve to draw the attention of the police or the security services.
All photographs of important military, government or religious institutions are expressly prohibited and can be removed without warning by the security services. It is advisable to ask permission before taking any pictures of local inhabitants or buildings in order to prevent any potential confusion.
Homosexuality is illegal in Liberia and all same sex couples should avoid any public displays of affection which could lead to trouble.

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Contact Information

For further assistance please contact the Liberian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

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Official Website

mof.gov.lr