Liberia - Apply for National Identity Card as Foreigner

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Identity Card as Foreigner, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Justice link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. The applicant will be required to provide the biometric data, such as fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the application process.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the application has been processed and approved, the applicant will receive a notification to collect the National Identity Card.
12. Visit the LIS office again to receive your card, following any instructions provided by the officials.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid passport
• Passport-sized photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Justice
Payne Avenue and 14th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia
Contact - +231-770-13-3197
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Liberia
Capitol Hill, Monrovia
Republic of Liberia
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual in Liberia who intends to Apply for National Identity Card as Foreigner is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Father name
• Mother name
• Date of Birth
• Fax
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National ID card in Liberia is a government-issued document that serves as official proof of identity and citizenship for Liberian citizens. It contains personal information such as the individual's full name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and unique identification number.

Information which might help

• The National ID card is used for various purposes, including voter registration, access to government services, identification during financial transactions, and other official transactions that require proof of identity and citizenship.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The national identity card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Liberia has implemented a national identification system known as the National Identification Registry (NIR). The NIR is responsible for issuing National Identification Cards (IDs) to Liberian citizens.