How to Apply for a Liberia Visa in Charlotte

Charlotte is the 23rd-most populous city in the United States and is the most populous city in the state of North Carolina.  Known as the Queen City, this metropolis of 2.6 million people has been one of the country’s fastest-growing cities the past two decades.  Charlotte’s youthful population, low cost of living, and geographical location in America’s Sun Belt, have made it an attractive destination for business investment.  The Charlotte metropolitan area is a sixteen-county region that stretches into the state of South Carolina and includes the towns of Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Mooresville, Monroe, Salisbury, Matthews, Cornelius, Mint Hill, Statesville, Shelby, Rock Hill (SC), and Fort Mill (SC).  There are an estimated 3,000 Liberian immigrants living in the Charlotte area and as many as 10,000 throughout North Carolina.  Charlotte is home to a nonprofit organization representing the Liberian community and the city even has a Liberian restaurant.  

Liberia is a West African country of over 5 million people that is slightly smaller than the state of North Carolina by land area.  Monrovia is the country’s political capital and most populous city.  Visitors to Liberia fly into Roberts International Airport, which has a modern passenger terminal and will soon have a new cargo terminal.  Liberia’s economy relies on the exportation of commodities and overseas remittances from the one million Liberians living abroad.  Although doing business in Liberia is not easy, English is the official language of the country and there are plenty of business opportunities here.  The Liberian economy would benefit greatly from Charlotte-area investors with experience in the tourism, food production, financial technology, and engineering sectors.  Liberia is gaining in popularity as a tourist destination for heritage tours as more Americans want to understand their ancestral culture and history.  Liberia also has wonderful beach resorts and abundant natural beauty and national parks, including Sapo National Park.

Obtaining a Liberian Visa from Charlotte 

Visas for Liberia are issued by the Liberian government in the United States.  The Liberian government is represented by three consulates in New York City, Atlanta, and Minneapolis, along with one embassy located in Washington, D.C.  To apply for a Liberian visa from Charlotte, you can send all the necessary documents by mail (USPS) or courier service (FedEx) to the consulate in Atlanta.  (NOTE: The consulate does accept packages by UPS.)  Here is the mailing address for the consulate:

Cynthia Lynn Blandford 
Honorary Consul General
Republic of Liberia
Consulate for the State of Georgia
925B Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 392
Atlanta, GA  30309

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Liberian consulate website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate.  Here is the link to the consulate website: Visas – Liberian Consulate in Georgia (liberianconsulatega.com).  You will also include a self-addressed USPS return envelope (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail) or FedEx envelope with a prepaid airbill along with a money order made payable to “Liberian Consulate GA” to pay the visa fee.  The visa fee for U.S. citizens is $160 and the processing time will take about 2 weeks.  If you need the visa faster, there is an option to pay an additional $75 to have the visa processed the same day or next day for an additional $50 (application materials must be received before 12 pm).

You can also visit the consulate office in downtown Atlanta in person, however, you must schedule an appointment by calling 404-565-1154.  The office is only available for in-person visits on Tuesday or Thursday, from 11 am – 3 pm.  Visitors from Charlotte flying to Atlanta can take MARTA (the local train service) from the airport and get off at Peachtree Center Station—the Liberian Consulate is just 2 blocks away from the station.  Or you can make the 3 ½ hour drive to downtown Atlanta from Charlotte on Interstate 85 traveling south.

Other things to consider: 

  • Liberians that are now U.S. citizens and traveling to Liberia with their American passport must apply for a visa.
  • Your U.S. passport must be signed; the signature page of your passport is located opposite the data page that has your name and photo.
  • All visitors to Liberia are required to have a valid World Health Organization (WHO) card with yellow fever vaccination.  Please use the following link from the Center for Disease Control website to find the nearest clinic offering the yellow fever vaccine: Search for Stamaril yellow fever vaccination clinics | Travelers' Health | CDC

Emergency Assistance for Liberian Citizens in Charlotte

If you are a Liberian citizen in the Charlotte area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in downtown Atlanta by calling + 1 404-565-1154.  You can also contact the embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling + 1 202-723-0437.  If you need to renew your Liberian passport or obtain an emergency passport, you must schedule an appointment online and appear in person at the embassy in Washington, D.C for biometrics (photograph, fingerprints, and signature).  You can find more information on the Liberia Passport Office website here: Liberia online passport application (liberiapassports.com). 

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Charlotte or anywhere in North Carolina and have difficulty applying for a Liberia visa, or require assistance with this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company.  We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Liberia visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents.  Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Liberian government.  Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.  

We provide the following Liberia visa services for our customers:

  • Liberia Visitor / Tourist Visa
  • Liberia Business Visa 
  • Liberia Diplomatic Visa 
  • Liberia Official Visa