FranceLiberia: Visa on arrival

FranceLiberia

Do France passport holders need a visa for Liberia?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Liberia.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: visaonarrival.lis.gov.lr (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,891 km, straight line (~6h 15m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Liberia227 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Liberia passport holders visiting France: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for France passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Liberia?

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Liberia.

How far is Liberia from France?

About 4,891 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 15m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Liberia?

Liberian dollar (LRD).

What is the emergency number in Liberia?

114 / 911.

What time zone is Liberia in?

Monrovia (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Monrovia?

Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter Liberia without a visa?

227 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Liberia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	3°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.5°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	4°C	70mm	236h
April	19.6°C	7.8°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.4°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.3°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.4°C	12mm	362h
August	26.9°C	16.8°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.4°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.4°C	97mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.9°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.9°C	136mm	114h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

Full source list on About.

About Liberia

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5.5 million and covers an area of 43,000 square miles (111,369 km2). The official language is English, though over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The capital and largest city is Monrovia.

CapitalMonrovia

RegionWestern Africa

Population5.7M

Area111,369 km²

CurrencyLiberian dollar (1 USD ≈ 170.66 LRD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+231

Drives on theright

TimezoneMonrovia (UTC+0)

Nearest airportSpriggs Payne Airport (MLW), 4 km

Emergency number114 / 911

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$915 (2025)

Climate in Monrovia

Warmest April, coolest August, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Monrovia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30°C	23.8°C	42mm	314h
February	29.7°C	24.6°C	78mm	289h
March	29.1°C	25.1°C	131mm	265h
April	29.2°C	25°C	124mm	276h
May	28.6°C	24.5°C	472mm	247h
June	27.4°C	23.5°C	409mm	228h
July	26.4°C	23.6°C	347mm	184h
August	26.2°C	23.2°C	409mm	196h
September	26.4°C	23.2°C	450mm	173h
October	27.5°C	23.3°C	297mm	275h
November	28°C	23.5°C	185mm	276h
December	28°C	23.8°C	151mm	284h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Liberia, in West Africa, is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the local culture. Liberia has a thriving music scene, known as hip co, which blends hip hop with colloquial Liberian English. Artists like Takun J, Santos, Mr. Smith, Soul Smiter, and Nasseman are popular. In the dry season, especially, concerts are regularly held at venues across the country.

Upcoming public holidays

November 5, 2026Thanksgiving Day

November 29, 2026William V. S. Tubman's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.