Liberia
Corporate Guide

If there is no requirement to have a local director or shareholder in Liberia, what is the process of obtaining a work permit for foreign employees?

A prerequisite for a work permit is the issuance of a resident permit by the Liberian Immigration Services. 

The government charges the following fees for a resident permit:

• Non-African citizen: USD 750
• Non-Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) citizens (other Africans): USD 600
• ECOWAS citizens: USD 150
• Non-African spouse: USD 600
• Non-ECOWAS spouse: USD 500
• Non-African minor child: USD 400
• Non-ECOWAS minor child: USD 300
• Gratis resident booklet: USD 60

Required documents:

• A letter from the employer (if the applicant has an employer)
• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• Four passport-size photos

To receive a work permit, the relevant documents listed must be submitted and the appropriate fees paid.