Liberia: Govt Revokes Foreign Work Permits

Liberia: Govt Revokes Foreign Work Permits

In addition to embarking on sweeping actions across multiple sectors to reinforce transparency, accountability and national development, the Liberian government has also announced the revocation of work permits of foreign nationals in the employ of various companies in the country.

Liberia Revokes 19 Expat Work Permits Amid "Rescue Mission" Crackdown - Global News Network Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – June 26, 2025 – Liberia’s Labour Minister, Hon. Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has immediately revoked the work permits of 19 expatriate workers, citing “distortion or misrepresentation” in their applications. The affected individuals will be forwarded to the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) for possible deportation as part of a broader government initiative. During a press conference yesterday at the EJS Ministerial Complex, M…