Republic of Liberia · residence general
Re-entry Permit Card
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Liberia Immigration Service re-entry permit card for non-citizens who need multiple entries during an approved stay.
- Processing time
- The LIS page says processing typically takes a few days and approval notification is sent by WhatsApp or email.
- Government fees
- The LIS page instructs applicants to pay the approved re-entry permit fee at GTBank after approval; current amount should be confirmed before payment.
- Typical duration
- The LIS re-entry page says cards are valid for either 6 months or 1 year, depending on the type issued.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Liberia coverage is lite because the official Liberia Immigration Service portals and Ministry of Labour work-permit portal provide useful visa-on-arrival, re-entry, resident-permit-service and work-permit detail, but the reviewed public source packet does not expose a stable full checklist for every residence, family or study category. Applicants should use the official LIS and Labour sources, then confirm any residence, family, study, employment or repeated-entry compliance step with the competent Liberian authority before relying on it. The LIS re-entry page says the card enables non-citizens of Liberia to leave and return during an approved stay period without applying for a Visa on Arrival each time. It is recommended for frequent business, work or leisure travel. The page says applicants apply in person at the LIS issuance center at Sekou Toure Avenue, Mamba Point, Monrovia; prepare a passport valid for at least six months and, for the residence type, a valid residence permit; complete biometric enrolment; receive approval notification; pay the fee at GTBank; and collect the card at LIS. It says residence and special card types exist, the card can be valid for 6 months or 1 year, use is limited to Roberts International Airport, and holders must leave after 90 days and re-enter to continue the stay.
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is already in Liberia and can attend the LIS issuance center in person.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ✓The applicant needs to leave and return during an approved stay period.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ✓The applicant has a passport valid for at least six months and a valid residence permit if applying for the residence type.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ✓The applicant understands that the card is for Roberts International Airport and does not replace the need to leave after 90 days where the LIS page says this applies.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant tries to use a re-entry card for first entry into Liberia.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- !The applicant cannot attend the LIS issuance center for in-person enrolment.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- !The applicant lacks the residence permit required for the residence card type.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- !The applicant uses a non-official agent or mirror site instead of the Liberia Immigration Service source.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- !The traveller treats a visitor or airport-entry process as permission for local employment, residence, study or repeated stay.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- !The passport, travel purpose, entry point or stay plan does not match the current LIS portal conditions.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport valid for at least six months.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ·Valid residence permit for the residence re-entry card type.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ·Printed application confirmation after enrolment.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
- ·GTBank payment receipt and LIS approval or collection notification.Liberia Immigration Service ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Read the official LIS re-entry permit page and confirm whether residence or special type applies.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport and residence permit evidence where relevant.
Submit through the official channel
Attend the LIS issuance center for application and biometric enrolment.
After approval
After approval notification, pay the fee at GTBank, keep the receipt, and collect the card at LIS.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ChecklistApplicantCheck LIS re-entry permit card guidance ↗
Use this official Liberia source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence, fee, timing and limits before paying, travelling, working or relying on status. Liberia coverage is lite because the official Liberia Immigration Service portals and Ministry of Labour work-permit portal provide useful visa-on-arrival, re-entry, resident-permit-service and work-permit detail, but the reviewed public source packet does not expose a stable full checklist for every residence, family or study category. Applicants should use the official LIS and Labour sources, then confirm any residence, family, study, employment or repeated-entry compliance step with the competent Liberian authority before relying on it.
Liberia Immigration Service · verified
- ApplyApplicantUse LIS Visa on Arrival for first entry where applicable ↗
Use this official Liberia source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence, fee, timing and limits before paying, travelling, working or relying on status. Liberia coverage is lite because the official Liberia Immigration Service portals and Ministry of Labour work-permit portal provide useful visa-on-arrival, re-entry, resident-permit-service and work-permit detail, but the reviewed public source packet does not expose a stable full checklist for every residence, family or study category. Applicants should use the official LIS and Labour sources, then confirm any residence, family, study, employment or repeated-entry compliance step with the competent Liberian authority before relying on it.
Liberia Immigration Service · verified
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Work Permit
Official Liberia Ministry of Labour work-permit route for foreigners who intend to work in Liberia.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Liberia for the first time with a re-entry permit card?+
No. The LIS page says applicants must first apply for Visa on Arrival and can apply for the re-entry card only when already in Liberia because enrolment is in person.
Can the card be used at all border crossings?+
No. The LIS page says it can only be used at Roberts International Airport.
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