05/10/2025
STEPS IN OBTAINING LIBERIAN ORDINARY PASSPORT
Step 1. Prepare Required Documents
Youβll need the following documents before starting your application:
* Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
* National ID Card (NIR card) or Voter ID
* Citizenship Certificate (if applicable)
* Marriage Certificate (for name change)
* Old Passport (for renewal)
* Passport-size photos (usually taken at the passport center)
Step 2. Fill Out the Passport Application Form
You can:
Visit the Passport Application Center (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Capitol Hill, Monrovia) to get the form, or
Apply online via the Liberia Passport Application Portal: https://www.liberiapassports.com
Fill in your:
* Personal information
* Contact details
* Next of kin information
Step 3. Pay the Application Fee
Fees depend on the type and processing speed:
Passport Type Duration Fee (Approx.)
* Ordinary (32 pages) 5 years US$40
* Ordinary (48 pages) 5 years US$?
* Express Processing 1β2 days Extra US$80
Payment can be made:
* Online (with Mastercard or Visa) or at centre
* At UBA Bank Liberia or other designated banks
Keep your payment receipt β youβll need it during submission.
Step 4. Biometric Enrollment
Go to the Passport Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an approved center with:
* All required documents
* Payment receipt
At the center:
Your photo, fingerprints, and signature will be captured.
Your details will be verified by immigration officers.
Step 5. Processing and Collection
* Normal processing: 3β5 working days
* Express processing: 1β2 working days
Once ready, youβll be contacted to collect your passport.
You must bring (for identification):
* Your receipt
* Old passport (for renewal)
* Valid ID
Step 6. Collection (Final step)
Collect your new passport at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passport Bureau, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, subdivision center or at the Liberian Embassy/Consulate abroad (if applying overseas).