Liberia
France
France visa for Liberian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Liberian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lr.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Liberia
- Embassy of France in Monrovia
98A UN Drive, Mamba Point, Monrovia
France has 1 mission in Liberia, with its embassy in Monrovia.
French citizens travelling to Liberia
FranceLiberia Visa required Liberia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Liberian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Liberian citizens can stay in France
How long Liberian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Liberian citizens apply
In Liberia, applications go to the French embassy in Monrovia, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Liberian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Liberian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Liberian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Liberia
French citizens need a visa for Liberia, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Liberia and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Liberian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Liberian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Liberia?
The French embassy in Liberia is in Monrovia.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Liberia?
French citizens need a visa for Liberia, obtained before travel.
Can Liberian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Liberian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.