Get Your Liberia Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Individuals born in Liberia to at least one parent of Liberian descent are citizens by birth.
- By Descent: Individuals born abroad to a Liberian parent (especially of Black African ancestry) can claim citizenship by descent.
- By Marriage: A foreign spouse of a Liberian citizen may apply for citizenship after living in Liberia for at least 2 years.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals of Black African ancestry may apply for citizenship after 2 years of residence. Non-African applicants are not eligible under Liberia’s current nationality law.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed (Since 2022): Liberia now permits dual citizenship following a legal reform in 2022. Diaspora Liberians can reclaim or maintain citizenship without renouncing their other nationality.
Note: While dual citizenship is now legal, dual nationals may not hold certain elected offices or high-ranking public roles.
Step-by-Step Process
- Verify your eligibility (birth, descent, marriage, or naturalization).
- Submit your application to the Liberia Immigration Service or at a Liberian embassy.
- Provide supporting documents, including proof of descent or residence.
- Take the oath of allegiance. No renunciation is required under the new law.
Benefits of Liberian Citizenship
- Live, vote, and own property in Liberia
- Access to national services and land ownership (limited to Liberian citizens)
- Keep your current nationality while reclaiming Liberian citizenship
- Pass citizenship to your children
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay taxes in Liberia if I become a citizen?
Liberia taxes income earned in Liberia. Citizens living abroad generally do not owe taxes unless they earn Liberian-source income.
Does Liberia allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Since 2022, Liberia allows dual citizenship. Liberians abroad can hold another nationality without losing their Liberian status, though some public office restrictions apply.