Liberia has made a traveller health declaration compulsory for all arrivals and has added tougher screening and follow-up measures for people who recently visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya or Nigeria.

Health declaration required at all points of entry

Travellers entering Liberia are now subject to additional health controls under a directive issued on October 21, 2026, by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. The measure, Travel Advisory No. 02 on the Threat of an Ebola Outbreak, took effect immediately and applies to every traveller, regardless of nationality or point of origin.

All arrivals must complete a traveller health surveillance form with accurate details about their current health and recent travel history. The original directive allows the form to be provided either during the journey or on arrival in Liberia. Screening has also been introduced at airports, land borders and seaports, including temperature checks and assessments for symptoms linked to infectious diseases.

Anyone who appears unwell may be referred for further medical evaluation and care under Liberia’s national health protocols. The authorities have also urged travellers and transport operators to follow infection prevention measures, including regular handwashing and use of hand sanitizer.

Online form available in English and French

Liberia has introduced an official online platform run by the NPHIL, allowing travellers to submit the declaration before departure. The portal is available in English and French, and the official site says the process takes about three minutes. After submission, travellers receive a confirmation QR code.

To use the form, travellers select the arrival option indicating that they are entering Liberia. The questionnaire has five sections covering personal and trip information, symptoms, possible exposure risks, emergency contact details, and consent for the collection and use of data for disease surveillance, contact tracing and public health monitoring.

  • Personal and travel details include name, sex, date of birth, nationality, occupation, passport number, travel purpose, entry date, transport mode and arrival point.
  • Arrivals by air, sea or land must provide a flight, vessel or vehicle number, their country of departure, and countries visited or transited through in the previous 21 days.
  • The form asks for accommodation details in Liberia, a nearby landmark and a local contact phone number.
  • Health questions cover symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, muscle pain, fatigue, digestive problems and unexplained bleeding.
  • Exposure questions include contact with an ill person, viral hemorrhagic fever, healthcare facilities, funerals, outbreak-affected areas and bodily fluids from an ill person.
Palm-lined road in central Monrovia after rain with small market stalls and traffic under a cloudy afternoon sky
Liberia’s new entry health measures apply across airports, seaports and land border crossings.

Stricter rules for travellers from four countries

The October 21 directive sets out more stringent requirements for travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Anyone arriving from the DRC, or who has transited through the country, must self-isolate for 21 days in Liberia and undergo daily monitoring by healthcare professionals during that period.

The directive does not specify an exemption based on how long a traveller spent in the DRC, meaning affected passengers should factor the isolation requirement into their plans before travelling.

Separate requirements apply to travellers arriving from, or transiting through, Uganda, Kenya or Nigeria. They must undergo daily health monitoring by healthcare professionals for 21 days, but the directive does not impose a general self-isolation requirement on this group.

Measures follow regional Ebola concerns

The new controls come amid concern over the regional spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus. In a bulletin published on October 23, 2026, the World Health Organization confirmed significant transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and imported cases in Kenya and Nigeria. The WHO also stressed the importance of stronger cross-border surveillance and early detection.

In Liberia, the NPHIL has increased preventive measures, including at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia and at major land border crossings. Travellers with symptoms that could indicate Ebola or another infectious disease are advised to seek medical care. Health assistance hotlines have been listed as 4455 and 5888.

Visa and vaccination rules still apply

The health declaration does not replace standard entry documents. U.S. citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Liberia for any length of stay. The U.S. Department of State says American travellers need a passport valid for at least six months on entry and at least one blank page for immigration stamps.

U.S. citizens living in the United States should apply through the Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C. Liberia also has an online Visa on Arrival application system, mainly for travellers in countries without a Liberian diplomatic mission, though applicants should confirm eligibility before using it. Yellow fever vaccination remains mandatory, and travellers must carry a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, commonly known as the Yellow Card.

For travellers, the changes mean health paperwork and possible follow-up checks should be treated as core trip requirements. Those with recent travel through the DRC, Uganda, Kenya or Nigeria may face significant restrictions after arrival and should plan itineraries, accommodation and onward travel accordingly.