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Your First 30 Days

Liberia β€” Step-by-step checklist for your first month

Educational information only β€” not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.

Days 1–3: Land Safe

  • 1.Arrive at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia β€” Liberian immigration processes returning nationals
  • 2.Get a Lonestar Cell MTN or Orange (Cellcom) Liberia SIM at the airport or any vendor β€” requires passport or national ID

Days 4–7: Get Connected

  • 3.Contact family networks in Monrovia or your home county β€” Liberian family and ethnic community ties are vital support
  • 4.Visit the Liberia National Identification Registry (LNIR) or the Liberia Institute of Statistics to obtain your national ID

Week 2: Documents & Stability

  • 5.Open a bank account at Ecobank Liberia, United Bank for Africa (UBA), or Lonestar Money mobile wallet
  • 6.Liberia uses the Liberian Dollar and U.S. Dollar β€” USD is widely accepted and preferred for larger transactions

Week 3–4: Start Rebuilding

  • 7.Contact UNHCR Liberia or IOM Liberia if you face protection concerns or need transitional support
  • 8.Register with the Ministry of Labour for employment placement and skills development programs

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