{"id":72852,"date":"2025-03-15T17:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T17:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/liberia-launches-new-visa-on-arrival-and-re-entry-permit-system"},"modified":"2025-03-15T17:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T17:40:50","slug":"liberia-launches-new-visa-on-arrival-and-re-entry-permit-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/liberia-launches-new-visa-on-arrival-and-re-entry-permit-system","title":{"rendered":"Liberia Launches New Visa on Arrival and Re-entry Permit System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Key Benefits of the New System include faster application process include simplifies visa applications, reducing waiting times and paperwork, with the ability to submit applications remotely.<\/p>\n<p>  The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has officially launched a new Visa on Arrival and Re-entry Permit Issuing System.<\/p>\n<p>The system, developed in collaboration with the CETIS consortium and ZIP SOLUTIONS, went live on March 11, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This digital system follows the successful 2022 introduction of Liberia\u2019s Work Permit Issuing System and represents a significant step in the government\u2019s effort to modernize and digitalize public administration.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to streamline the entry process for tourists, business visitors, and investors arriving at Monrovia\u2019s Roberts International Airport (RIA), with the expectation of boosting tourism and business travel, thus contributing to Liberia\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe this initiative is crucial to Liberia\u2019s digital transformation and modernization. By combining local expertise with global experience, we\u2019ve created a secure and efficient system that not only enhances border control but also contributes to the growth of the country\u2019s economy,\u201d said Hon. Elijah F. Rufus, Acting Commissioner-General of the Liberia Immigration Service.<\/p>\n<p>Roman Z\u030cnidaric\u030c, Executive Director at CETIS, the Slovenia-based contractor, expressed pride in the collaboration, highlighting CETIS\u2019s over 200 years of experience in security printing and identity management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to contribute to Liberia\u2019s development with this secure, transparent system. Our goal is to ensure its continuous improvement for years to come,\u201d said Z\u030cnidaric\u030c.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Benefits of the New System include faster application process: simplifies visa applications, reducing waiting times and paperwork, with the ability to submit applications remotely.<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Improved Border Controls<\/b>: Enhances security and efficiency at Roberts International Airport.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost Reduction<\/b>: Lowers the cost of obtaining a Visa on Arrival, making it more accessible to travelers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Support for Diaspora<\/b>: Encourages Liberians abroad to return by streamlining the visa process.<\/p>\n<p><b>Economic Growth<\/b>: Facilitates easier travel for tourists and investors, supporting job creation and revenue generation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Enhanced Security<\/b>: Establishes a reliable database for foreign nationals in Liberia, strengthening national security.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regional Cooperation<\/b>: Aligns Liberia with international standards for smoother regional travel.<\/p>\n<p>The Visa on Arrival and Re-entry Permit Issuing System marks a significant milestone in Liberia\u2019s travel and immigration processes, benefiting both the government and the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Liberia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. Key Benefits of the New System include faster application process include simplifies visa applications, reducing waiting times and paperwork, with the ability to submit applications remotely. The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has officially launched a new Visa on Arrival and Re-entry Permit Issuing System. 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