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South Africa passport to Liberia
South Africa passport holders need a visa for Liberia, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Liberia lets 14 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is not one of them.
- South Africa passports get “Visa required” at 69 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Liberia passports get “eVisa” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Liberia
Open to South Africa passports near Liberia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaLiberia- Typical duration
- 9.4 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- ROB · MLW · SNI
Usual hubs
France · 19.2 hours
Ghana · 9.7 hours
Nigeria · 10 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Liberia
Country profile
Capital
Monrovia
Population
5.2 million
Area
111,370 km²
Currency
Liberian dollar LRD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
72,423 · 2024
Migrant share
1.3%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Kpelle20.2%
- Bassa13.6%
- Grebo9.9%
- Gio7.9%
- Mano7.2%
- Kru5.5%
- Other31.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+231
Airports
ROB · MLW · SNI
Highlights
- Providence Island
- Sapo
- Thinkers Village
South Africa · Visa required
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Liberia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Liberia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Liberia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Liberia mission.
What about a Liberia passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.