TRAVEL WARNING
Current information
On April 1, 2016, the Ebola infection and the death of a young woman who had come from Guinea and stayed outside Monrovia were announced. In the meantime a child has also fallen ill. Contact persons are being followed up.
According to youremailverifier, travelers to Liberia are advised to follow the news carefully and stay away from the visibly ill. Visits to the doctor and hospital in affected areas should be avoided whenever possible. It is recommended to take medication for malaria prophylaxis
Further information on Ebola infection is available at External Link, opens in new window www.diplo.de/reisemedizin.
Country-specific safety information
Even ten years after the end of the civil war, the security situation in Liberia is under control, thanks mainly to the UN peacekeeping force UNMIL, but it remains fragile. The presence of more than 50,000 Ivorian refugees in the border region continues to represent a high humanitarian burden and a potential additional security risk. Caution is therefore generally advised when traveling to Liberia.
Travel over land, infrastructure
Individual trips to the interior of the country should be reported to the German embassy in Monrovia or coordinated with them.
In the rainy season (around mid-May to mid-November) not all roads in the interior of the country are always passable. This applies in particular to the unpaved roads.
Worldwide safety notice
Please also note the worldwide safety information:
External link, opens in new windowwww.auswaertiges-amt.de
Overview Liberia
Security advice from the Foreign Office:
As of: April 14th, 2016
Unchanged valid since: April 5th, 2016
Current information
On April 1, 2016, the Ebola infection and the death of a young woman who had come from Guinea and stayed outside Monrovia were announced. In the meantime a child has also fallen ill. Contact persons are being followed up.
Travelers to Liberia are advised to follow the news carefully and stay away from the visibly ill. Visits to the doctor and hospital in affected areas should be avoided whenever possible. It is recommended to take medication for malaria prophylaxis
Further information on Ebola infection is available at External Link, opens in new window www.diplo.de/reisemedizin.
Country-specific safety information
Even ten years after the end of the civil war, the security situation in Liberia is under control, thanks mainly to the UN peacekeeping force UNMIL, but it remains fragile. The presence of more than 50,000 Ivorian refugees in the border region continues to represent a high humanitarian burden and a potential additional security risk. Caution is therefore generally advised when traveling to Liberia.
Travel over land, infrastructure
Individual trips to the interior of the country should be reported to the German embassy in Monrovia or coordinated with them.
In the rainy season (around mid-May to mid-November) not all roads in the interior of the country are always passable. This applies in particular to the unpaved roads.
MONEY
Currency
1 Liberian dollar = 100 cents. Currency abbreviation : L $, LRD (ISO code). The currency is pegged to the US dollar (1 L $ = 1 US $), and the following banknotes are in circulation as legal tender: 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 L $.
Alongside the Liberian dollar, the US dollar is also legal tender.
Credit cards
Are hardly accepted. An ATM that accepts Visa cards is located in the Cape Hotel in Monrovia (Mamba Point).
ATMs
ec / Maestro card / Sparcard
Attention: Travelers who pay with their bank card abroad and want to withdraw money should find out about the possibilities of using their card from their bank before starting their journey.
Bank opening times
Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Some banks are also open on Saturdays.
Foreign exchange regulations
Import of local and foreign currencies up to US $ 10,000 possible without restrictions, mandatory declaration for higher amounts.
Export of local and foreign currencies up to US $ 7,500 possible without restrictions, mandatory declaration for higher amounts. The export of larger amounts is only possible by bank transfer or travelers checks (no cash!). Violations result in heavy fines.
Currency Exchange
Money can be exchanged at the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment in Monrovia on the corner of Randall and Ashmun Streets, as well as at forex offices and banks. It is advisable to bring US dollars with you.
