Liberia
Corporate Guide

What is the cost of a work permit in Liberia?

Category A

This permit is obtained by all aliens who seek employment in the formal sector, i.e. institutions, corporations, partnerships, other entities and self-employed aliens and costs a fee of USD 1,000.

Category B

This permit is obtained by ECOWAS citizens who seek employment in the informal sector and costs USD 100.

Category C

This permit is obtained by 
non-ECOWAS Africans who seek employment in the informal sector and is USD 200.

Category D

This is obtained by aliens who enter into a written contract with the Government of Liberia, are employed by organisations, or are married to resident Liberian citizens. The fee is USD 200.