ADDENDUM TO NATIONAL COVID-19 TRAVELER PROTOCOLS FOR SHORT-TERM TRAVELERS
AND HUMANITARIAN WORKERS

This addendum provides guidance for persons coming to Liberia on short missions of 0-5 days duration.

These missions include technical assistance, invitations from the Government of Liberia, special
government-authorized missions, international NGOs, military advisors and invitations from embassies
and international organizations.

Any agency/ institution expecting a short mission or technical assistance to Liberia should do the
following:
 Inform the chair/or co-chair of the COVID-19 Incident Management System (IMS) on the purpose
of the mission, number of people expected, duration of the mission, location activity will be
implemented, exact place of stay in Liberia, contact details while in Liberia and address and
contacts of references in Liberia.

 All persons arriving Liberia for a short mission MUST present the following upon arrival at the
airport in Liberia:
o A negative COVID-19 test result (PCR) that was conducted at an accredited laboratory
within 96 hours of arrival in Liberia
o Evidence of the short stay in Liberia, e.g. airplane ticket or confirmed flight itinerary
o Contact details while in Liberia, e.g. phone number AND name of hotel or lodging address

 It is also expected that all travelers on short-term missions to Liberia will follow COVID-19
prevention measures while in country, e.g. social distancing and wearing of mask.

 If a mission is likely to be extended, the IMS chair/ co-chair MUST be informed 24-48 hours.
Guidance for deployment of humanitarian workers to Liberia
Any agency or institution expecting humanitarian workers for a period of 15 days to 60 days or who are
planning to deploy humanitarian workers should inform the chair or co-chair of the IMS on proposed
deployment. The purpose of deployment, area of deployment, place of stay in Liberia, detail contacts in Liberia.
All approved humanitarian workers for a period of 15-60 days must adhere to the following:

 Present a negative COVID-19 test result (PCR) upon arrival at the airport in Liberia. The results
must be from a COVID-19 test conducted at an accredited laboratory within 96 hours of arrival in
Liberia.

 Self-quarantine for 7 days, beginning the day after arrival in Liberia. During this period, they MUST
remain in their hotels or place of lodging and inform their employers/managers in case they develop
symptoms related to COVID-19.

 At the end of the 7-day self-quarantine, they MUST be tested for COVID-19 from the National Public
Health Reference Laboratory. If their test result is PCR negative, they will be allowed to proceed with
the deployment. If result is PCR positive, they will undergo treatment based on the national case
management protocols.
Information about testing location and receiving test results is presented above.
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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
COVID-19 TESTING PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELERS

The purpose of these guidelines is to protect Liberia from further spread of COVID-19 and to limit the spread of
COVID-19 from Liberia to other countries. All travelers must wear a mask during transit and upon arrival in Liberia.

All non-exempt* incoming and outgoing travelers will be tested for COVID-19 in Liberia. The testing fee is US$75. This
fee will be used to support the costs associated with the COVID-19 outbreak response, e.g. testing, case investigation,
contact tracing, and data management.

IN-COMING TRAVELERS
Pre-Arrival
1. Before arrival, exempt and non-exempt travelers must complete a Health Screening Arrival Form via the Liberia
Travel application (“Lib travel app”)
 Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuma.libtravel OR
 Apple Store link: https://apps.apple.com/us/apps/lib-travel/id1537552090
2. Travelers must pay US$75 for cost of COVID Testing. It is highly recommended that travelers complete the
payment process prior to arrival. (Anyone experiencing problems with the app will receive assistance at the
airport.)
Arrival
1. All incoming travelers must wear a mask upon arrival and will have a mandatory temperature check and their
symptom screening forms will be reviewed.
2. Travelers must show proof of payment and completion of the symptom tracker form. Travelers who did not pay
the testing fee prior to arrive must pay at the UBA banking window and provide a proof of payment before
testing.
3. The National Public Health Reference Lab team will test all non-exempt travelers for COVID-19. Travelers should
ensure they provide correct contact details and will receive a unique identification number to retrieve their
test result online.
4. Exempt travelers who do not provide a valid negative COVID-19 test result will also be tested upon arrival.
5. Travelers who test PCR positive for COVID-19 will undergo treatment based on Liberia’s case management
guidelines.
6. It is strongly recommended that ALL INCOMING TRAVELERS stay home for 7 days and self-monitor their
symptoms via the Lib Travel app for a period of 14 days, beginning the day after arrival in Liberia.
7. Voluntary testing will be available at the airport free of charge for exempt travelers, if desired.
8. Cabin Crew, Captains, Flight Engineers and First Officers
 All cabin crew, captains, flight engineers, and first officer with layovers less than 48 hours will be exempted
from testing if they complete pre-boarding testing per their airline’s policy and comply with symptom
screening procedures while in Liberia.
 On arrival at the airport, cabin crew captain, flight engineers, and first officer will complete screening and
proceed to their designated flight crew hotel.
 Crew, captains, flight engineers, and first officers with layover of more than 48 hours must follow the testing
protocols below before departure.
OUTGOING TRAVELERS
1. All non-exempt departing passengers must present certification of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a
test that was conducted by Liberia’s National Public Health Reference Laboratory within 72 hours (3 days) of
departure. COVID-19 testing is available at the Union Center located in Sophia, Congo Town, Monrovia from 9 am
to 4 pm, 7 days per week.
2. All Diplomats and their families, Honorary Consuls, duly accredited International Organizations, and Liberian
Diplomats are not required to test for COVID-19 upon departure. However, testing will be available at the Union
Center free of charge for exempt travelers if requested. PLEASE NOTE: Although the Government of Liberia does
not require exempt outgoing travelers to be tested for COVID-19, airlines may nevertheless require proof of a
negative COVID-19 test result from all travelers prior to boarding the plane regardless of exempt status.
3. ALL travelers are encouraged to register at http://libeiracovidtravel.org prior to arrival at the Union Center. To
register, select “Request a Travel Certificate” and fill out the requested information. Travelers should ensure they
provide correct contact details and will receive a unique identification number to retrieve their test result
online.
4. All non-exempt outgoing travelers are required to pay a COVID-19 charge of US$75 either online when they
register at http://libeiracovidtravel.org OR at the UBA window at the Union Center.
5. Travelers with a negative test result can request their online certificate at http://libeiracovidtravel.org
6. Travelers with a positive result will not be allowed to travel while COVID-19 positive and will be subject to
Liberia’s COVID-19 case management guidelines.
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Wilhemina S. Jallah, MD, MPH, CHES, FLCP, FWACP
M I N I S T E R / I M S CHAIR
National COVID-19 Incident Management System