Category 2 – High Risk: Border with Cote d'Ivoire

Category 4 – Variable Risk: All other areas of Liberia (Category 4 does not apply to faculty/staff travel. Students only.)

The risk ratings above are in accordance with the UT Restricted Regions List. If you are traveling to this location, please refer to the guidelines for Requesting Travel Authorization to Restricted Regions.

Before beginning the request process, we encourage you to visit the following websites to gain a better understanding of the risks associated with travel to this country:

• International SOS (UT Member ID: 11BSGC000037)
• U.S. Department of State Country Specific Page
• U.S. Embassy in Monrovia

Useful Links

Links to International News Sources

BBC - Liberia Country Profile
Reuters - Liberia
CNN - Liberia
NPR - Africa
NY Times - Liberia
The Washington Post - Africa
MSNBC - Africa
The Economist - Africa
Al-Jazeera - Africa

Links to Local/National News Sources

The Inquirer

The well-being of UT students, faculty, and staff is the primary concern of the UT-Austin International Oversight Committee. We realize that some areas of the world present heightened health, safety, and security risks, and so the resources above are provided to help UT travelers make informed decisions regarding their international travel.