On March 11, 2025, the Liberian government, in collaboration with the Liberia
Immigration Service (LIS) and the project consortium CETIS and ZIP
SOLUTIONS, launched a new Visa on Arrival and Re-entry Permit Issuing
System. This digital system aims to streamline visa applications, enhance border
security at Monrovia-Roberts International Airport, and boost tourism and
investment. The initiative follows the successful introduction of a digital Work
Permit Issuing System in 2022 and aligns with Liberia’s broader goal of public
administration modernization.
The system offers multiple benefits, including faster application processing, cost
reductions, support for the Liberian diaspora’s return, and enhanced national
security through a reliable digital database. Acting LIS Commissioner-General
Elijah F. Rufus highlighted that the project will increase government revenue,
create job opportunities, and move Liberia closer to establishing a central digital
register. The project’s main contractor, CETIS, emphasized its long-term
commitment to Liberia’s digital transformation, ensuring continuous
improvements to the system.
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