How to Apply for a Liberia Visa in Portland

Portland is the most populous city in the state of Oregon and the second-most populous city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle.  The Portland metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million people and is the 25th most populous metropolis in the United States.  The city is located on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, which meet on the northern end of the Willamette Valley.  The valley stretches for 150 miles between forested mountains containing rich farmland and scenic views.  Over 250 agricultural items are produced here, including award winning wines (Pinot noir) and hops used in the production of craft beer.  Portland may seem totally different from West Africa, but Liberians that come here will feel at home thanks to Oregon’s lush green forests and trees that are not dissimilar from Liberia's rainforests.  Although the population of Liberian immigrants in Portland is small, there are still over 10,000 Africans in the area; many came here as college students in the 1970s, and then as refugees in subsequent decades to escape conflicts in their home countries.  Portland is headquarters for several large nonprofit organizations such as Mercy Corps and Medical Teams International that provide services in Liberia.

Liberia is a West African country of over 5 million people with 360 miles of coastline that is less than half the size of Oregon by land area.  Visitors to Liberia fly into Roberts International Airport, which has a modern passenger terminal and will soon have a new cargo terminal that will support the country’s ability to export high-value, perishable agricultural products to international markets.  Liberia’s economy relies on the exportation of minerals and agricultural commodities through its seaports of Monrovia (the country’s capital and largest city) and Buchanan.  Overseas remittances from the one million Liberians living abroad in cities like Portland are also an important source of hard currency.  Doing business in Liberia is not easy, but the country has lots of potential across multiple sectors of its economy, particularly in food production and tourism.  Liberia is gaining in popularity for heritage tours as more Americans want to understand their ancestral culture and history.  Americans also enjoy the country’s beautiful beach resorts and natural environment.  Liberia is even a country where outdoor enthusiasts can play a round of golf at the Firestone Golf Course, go surfing in the Atlantic Ocean at Robertsport, or go hiking on Mount Nimba.

Obtaining a Liberian Visa from Portland

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 Portland, you can appear in person at the embassy or you can send the required application documents by US Mail, FedEx, or UPS to this address: 

Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
5201 16th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Liberian embassy website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate.  Here is the link to the embassy website with detailed information:  Embassy of Liberia - Consular Services (liberianembassyus.org).  You will also bring a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS self-addressed prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) along with a money order made payable to “Embassy of Liberia” 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 within 5 business days for an additional $50.  If you absolutely must have the visa processed in one day, we suggest appearing in person at the embassy or hiring a visa agent to assist with the process. 

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 Portland

If you are a Liberian citizen in the Portland area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach 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 Embassy of the Republic of Liberia to the United States website here: Liberia online passport application (liberiapassports.com).

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Portland or anywhere in the state of Oregon 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