19 Jun 2021 | 10:26 AM UTC
Liberia: Authorities update COVID-19-related measures June 18 /update 25
Authorities in Liberia update COVID-19-related measures June 18; travel restrictions in place.
Event
Authorities in Liberia updated international travel restrictions and domestic measures June 18 as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
International travel
Under updated measures, travelers who have been in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh up to 14 days before arrival in Liberia will be denied entry. Travelers from Nepal and Brazil are required to undergo quarantine at a government-approved facility at their own expense. They will be tested on the seventh day of isolation and released if the result is negative.
All other incoming travelers are required to present a negative PCR test result, issued no more than 96 hours before arrival and to download the Liberia Travel Application and complete a Health Screening Arrival Form. Proof of these requirements must be presented on arrival. All non-exempt travelers will be tested on arrival; the cost of the test is USD 75 or USD 50 for travelers arriving from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Travelers who are tested at the port of entry are advised to self-isolate for up to seven days and to monitor symptoms via the mobile app for up to 14 days. Travelers who test positive may be quarantined or allowed to receive home care; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Exempt travelers (diplomats and their families) will not be tested upon arrival if they are able to present a negative PCR test result issued less than 96 hours before entry into Liberia, upon arrival. Children under the age of five years are exempt from all testing.
All non-exempt travelers exiting Liberia are required to present a negative test result taken within 72 hours of departure. The cost of the test is USD 75 or USD 50 for travel within the ECOWAS.
All land borders remain closed to passenger traffic, as of June 19; cargo traffic is continuing. Seaports are operating as normal. Heightened screening at all ports of entry is likely.
Domestic restrictions
Local measures remain in place nationwide. Under the Ministry of Health guidelines, all persons must abide by public health directives, including the wearing of facemasks in all public places. Individuals must also follow social distancing of approximately 1 meter (3 feet). Large gatherings are allowed under strict health protocols. Nightclubs and bars are open until 21:00. Restrictions on capacity are in place for public institutions, supermarkets, and public transport.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Confirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm non-emergency health appointments.
