Is dual citizenship allowed in Liberia?

    In Liberia, the Aliens and Nationality Act prohibits dual citizenship except in certain cases, but the constitution does not specifically prohibit multiple citizenships.

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    Obtaining Liberian citizenship

    Who can become a citizen of Liberia?

    In order to preserve, develop and maintain positive Liberian culture, values and character, only persons who are African American or of African American descent by birth or naturalization may be citizens of Liberia.

    Any person whose at least one parent was a citizen of Liberia at the time of the person's birth is a citizen of Liberia; provided that such person shall, upon attaining majority, renounce any other citizenship acquired by reason of one parent being a citizen of another country. No citizen of the Republic may be deprived of citizenship, except as provided by law; and no person can be denied the right to change citizenship.

    Requirements for naturalization

    All those who wish to naturalize must submit the following documents to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Naturalization for further filing in the District Court of the county in which they reside:

• Application letter addressed to the Commissioner of the Immigration Service of Liberia
• A photocopy of the residence permit
• Photocopy of passport or other travel documents
• Two letters of recommendation from a distinguished Liberian
• Six (6) hanging folders
• Eight (8) passport size photos
• Reference from the National Security Agency/Police
• A copy of the marriage certificate, if you are married
• Health certificate
• Autobiography.

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    Obtaining a passport of the Republic of Liberia ECOWAS

    The Liberian Passport Office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to issue Liberian ECOWAS passports. Applicants can apply online using the online passport application service or download the relevant documents

    Steps to obtain Liberia-ECOWAS biometric passport

• Fill out the application form with all the necessary information.
• Submit your application along with the necessary documents.
• The date of the interview with the applicant is set after the submission of the completed form and the necessary documents.
• Payment must be made immediately upon completion of the interview and receipt of the Bank Payment Receipt (BPS).

    50.00 dollars is the cost of the passport, which must be paid at the one-stop shop in the Passport/Visa Department.

    Passports will be ready for collection within 7-10 working days from the moment of payment.

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    Required documents (one of the following documents and a passport-sized photograph must be submitted)

• Birth Certificate
• Old or valid passport
• Travel Certificate (TC) or Laisser Passer
• Certificate of citizenship by naturalization
• Court decree on oath of loyalty.