𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nehker E. Gaye, together with Hon. Emmanuel Dahn, Representative of Montserrado County Electoral District #7, has welcomed the decision of the United States Department of State to revise its visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, extending the validity period for certain nonimmigrant visas from 12 months to 36 months. 

The U.S. Department of State announced on Wednesday that, under the updated reciprocity arrangement, Liberian applicants for B1 (Business), B2 (Tourism), and B1/B2 (Business/Tourism Combination) visas will now be eligible for multiple-entry visas valid for three years, with no reciprocity fee attached, for those who qualify. The policy change follows a sustained diplomatic appeal from Hon. Emmanuel Dahn, who recently urged U.S. authorities to review Liberia’s visa reciprocity terms to reflect the strong and historic bilateral relations between the two nations. 

Hon. Dahn emphasized that this development marks a major step toward strengthening people-to-people ties and advancing opportunities for business, tourism, and cultural exchange. “Liberia and the United States share a deep and enduring relationship rooted in mutual respect and cooperation,” Hon. Dahn said. “This decision not only benefits ordinary Liberians seeking to travel for legitimate purposes but also reinforces our shared commitment to open engagement and partnership.” Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Hon. Nehker E. Gaye, also lauded the U.S. Government for the positive move, reaffirming the Liberian Legislature’s commitment to fostering constructive diplomatic relations. 

“We thank the U.S. Government for this gesture of goodwill and understanding,” Hon. Gaye stated. “The Legislature remains a strong partner in advancing Liberia’s foreign policy goals and deepening collaboration with our longstanding allies.” The House Committee on Foreign Affairs underscored that the extension of visa validity reflects the growing confidence and cooperation between Liberia and the United States and expressed optimism that this decision will encourage greater mobility and economic engagement between citizens of both nations.