LiberiaCanada: Visa required

LiberiaCanada

Do Liberia passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa required

Yes. Liberia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: canada.ca (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,564 km, straight line (~9h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Canada98 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Canada passport holders visiting Liberia: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Canada

Liberia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Liberia passport holders

See all Liberia destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Liberia passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Yes. Liberia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

How far is Canada from Liberia?

About 7,564 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 24m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Canada?

Canadian dollar (CAD).

What is the emergency number in Canada?

911.

What time zone is Canada in?

Toronto (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Canada without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Liberia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Canada?

Haiti, Dominica.

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 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 ≈ 170.84 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	24.4°C	474mm	247h
June	27.4°C	23.5°C	407mm	228h
July	26.4°C	23.6°C	348mm	184h
August	26.2°C	23.2°C	408mm	196h
September	26.4°C	23.2°C	449mm	173h
October	27.5°C	23.2°C	297mm	275h
November	28.1°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.

About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.42 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.3°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.8°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.8°C	105mm	216h
April	9.6°C	-0.7°C	94mm	238h
May	18.3°C	5.9°C	50mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.2°C	50mm	367h
July	29°C	18.5°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.1°C	77mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.7°C	111mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	1°C	-5.4°C	84mm	94h

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

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

November 11, 2026Remembrance Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.