The United States Department of State has officially updated its visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, a change confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia. This significant policy adjustment extends the validity period for several nonimmigrant visa categories from a previous one year to an enhanced three years, or 36 months.

Specifically, the updated policy applies to B-1 (Business), B-2 (Tourism), and B-1/B-2 combination visas. As per the Embassy's statement issued on November 4, 2025, these visas will now permit multiple entries into the United States for the entire 36-month validity period. The U.S. Embassy underscored that while the visa's usability duration has been increased, the reciprocity fee for these particular categories remains at zero US dollars ($0).

However, applicants are still required to pay the standard nonimmigrant visa application processing fee, known as the MRV fee, which is US$185. This fee must be paid at the time of application. The Embassy also clarified a crucial distinction: the extended validity period dictates how long a visa can be used for travel to the United States, but it does not determine the duration a traveler may remain in the country per visit. The length of each stay will continue to be determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers upon arrival at the port of entry.

Prospective applicants are advised to complete the DS-160 visa application form and schedule their appointments online through the official platform at www.usvisaappt.com/visa. For comprehensive and verified information, the public is encouraged to consult the U.S. Department of State's official Reciprocity Schedule for Liberia and Visa Services Fees pages, both accessible via travel.state.gov. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia reiterated its commitment to strengthening the cultural and social bonds between the United States and Liberia, stating that this policy update is designed to make travel more convenient for Liberians visiting the U.S. for business, tourism, or family engagements.