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Liberia Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Liberia faces a moderate risk from civil unrest and violent crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level
Exercise increased caution Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. If traveling outside the capital city of Monrovia, try to finish your trip during daylight hours. It’s safer to avoid travel at night due to safety and security concerns. Unrest Demonstrations occur regularly. They have on occasion resulted in violence or use of tear gas by authorities. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services Health The health infrastructure in Liberia is inadequate. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Locally available medications may be unsafe. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Health facilities are available in major cities. It may be harder to find adequate health care in rural areas. Public medical clinics lack basic resources and supplies. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital or between counties after dark due to the safety and security risk. The only exception is travel to and from Roberts International Airport. U.S. citizens in Liberia are advised to take the same precautions.
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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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France Diplomatie

Heightened vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).
Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: Une plus grande vigilance est de mise dans les zones frontalières des comtés de Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu et Lofa (frontière avec la Sierra Leone) et des comtés de Nimba (au sud de Butlo…
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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.
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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Liberia at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Liberia at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global · Mpox
Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
Seasonal influenza - Global situation
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Liberia?

Liberia is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Liberia?

The US State Department currently rates Liberia at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Exercise increased caution Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery are common in urban areas, crowded markets, and public beaches.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Liberia?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Liberia as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Liberia?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Heightened vigilance" for Liberia as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Travel advised against except for essential reasons). France Diplomatie: vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Liberia?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Liberia as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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