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South Africa visa for Liberian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

South Africa requires a visa from Liberian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

South African missions in Liberia

South Africa has 1 mission in Liberia, with its embassy in Monrovia.

South African citizens travelling to Liberia

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Before travelling from Liberia to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Liberian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Liberian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Liberian citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Liberian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for Liberian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Liberian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Liberia

Liberia requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Liberian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires a visa from Liberian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South African embassy in Liberia?

The South African embassy in Liberia is in Monrovia.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Liberia?

Liberia requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Liberian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Liberian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.