Last Change:

08/18/2025

Aliens and Nationality Law

Year: 1973

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1973/en/123076?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Aliens+and+Nationality+Law&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Liberia&sort=score&result=result-123076-en
Description

The Aliens and Nationality Law of Liberia governs the acquisition, loss, and regulation of Liberian citizenship, as well as the legal status and rights of foreign nationals in the country. Originally enacted in 1973, the law has been amended—most notably in 2022—to recognize dual citizenship, promote gender equality in citizenship transmission, and align with constitutional protections of equal rights and due process.

Selected provisions
§ 5.90. Illegal entry.

Any alien who --
(a) Enters Liberia at any time or place other than as desig-nated by law;
(b) Eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or
(c) Obtains entry to Liberia by a wilfully false or misleading representation or the
concealment of a material fact, shall be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 or
imprisonment for up to one year or both.41