Visa to Libya: types, terms of processing cost

A visa to Libya may be required for most foreign nationals planning to visit the country for tourist or business purposes. The type of visa and the required documents depend on the purpose of your trip.

Libya is a country with a rich history and cultural heritage, which has recently become more accessible to tourists and entrepreneurs. However, Libya's visa regime can still seem complicated to understand, so it is important to prepare in advance and study the visa requirements. Various types of visas may be required to visit Libya: a tourist visa, a work visa, a student visa, a transit visa, and others, and each type of visa has its own features and requirements. Thus, a tourist visa allows staying in the country for up to 3 months, and a student visa - up to 1 year. Some types of visas may require an invitation from a company or organization in Libya.

In 2024, Libya introduced an electronic visa (e-visa) for almost all countries, which significantly simplified the visa application process for foreign nationals. Now you can apply for a visa online, without having to visit a consulate. This allows significant time savings and simplifies the process of planning a trip to this amazing country.

To ensure time savings and avoid mistakes, it is optimal to start the process by filling out a form on our website. Our specialists will check it before sending, which is especially important for visas to Libya. We will take over all the further work: we will help to properly prepare the package of documents (international passport, photos, flight reservation), explain the nuances of the consulate requirements, and in cases where an electronic visa is not provided, fully organize the process of submitting a paper application, including payment of fees and tracking the status of your visa. Trust the processing to us — this is your reliable way to get a visa quickly and without hassle.

The cost of the visa also varies depending on the type, validity period, and urgency of processing. For example, a visa for a longer term or an urgent visa may be more expensive. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your trip in advance and submit documents for a visa in a timely manner.

On our website, you will find detailed information about the types of visas to Libya, their validity periods, required documents, and costs according to your residential address. In addition, we have a convenient visa calculator that will help you calculate the cost of a visa to Libya depending on your needs. Timely renewal of the visa will allow you to stay in the country on a legal basis for the required period.

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Do you need a visa to Libya

For a significant part of foreign citizens, the procedure for obtaining a visa to Libya is not too complicated and does not take much time. According to the visa policy of the country, citizens of almost all countries just need to apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) to enter Libya. Our qualified specialists will help you properly prepare all the necessary documents in accordance with the requirements of the Libyan border service. This will ensure smooth crossing of the border and allow you to focus on planning the trip itself, rather than on visa formalities.

Types of visas to Libya

Electronic visa

Electronic visa

Designed for foreign guests intending to visit Libya for tourism, business meetings, or cultural exchange. This simplified visa process provides the opportunity for foreigners to easily obtain permission for temporary stay in Libya to achieve their goals.

  • Number of entries: single entry
  • Processing time: from 5 working days
  • Maximum stay: up to 90 days within a 6-month period
  • Visa validity: 6 months from the date of issue
Tourist visa

Tourist visa

Intended for foreign citizens visiting Libya for tourism, leisure, sightseeing, and cultural enrichment.

  • Validity period: usually up to 30 days
  • Number of entries: single or double entry
  • Extension: typically not provided
Work visa

Work visa/Temporary resident visa

Required for foreign nationals planning to work in Libya under a contract with a local employer. Grants the right to temporary residence in the country.

  • Validity period: up to 1 year
  • Number of entries: multiple
  • Extension: possible with an existing employment contract
Business visa

Business visa

It allows foreigners to enter Libya for business purposes, including meetings, conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, and other business events.

  • Validity period: up to 90 days
  • Number of entries: single or multiple
  • Extension: possible extension with an existing contract/invitation
Transit visa

Transit visa

Allows foreign nationals to make a transit passage through Libyan territory when traveling to a third country.

  • Validity period: up to 7 days
  • Number of entries: Single, valid only for one transit passage through Libya.
Permanent residence visa

Permanent residence visa (PRV)

Intended for those who wish to move to Libya for a long term or permanent residence, for example, for family reunification, investment, or retirement.

  • Validity period: up to 5 years
  • Number of entries: multiple
  • Extension: timely renewal required every 5 years
Student visa

Student visa

Required for foreign students admitted to study at Libyan educational institutions. Allows legal residence in the country for the duration of the studies.

The number of entries under a student visa is usually single, but multiple entries may be granted with appropriate documents and permissions.

For more detailed information and clarification of specific requirements for each type of visa, we recommend that you contact us.

If you have any questions or need additional information about the requirements for various types of visas, you can contact us for consultation and detailed explanations. We are ready to provide you with all the necessary information and help you understand the visa requirements for your specific case.

Duration of stay and visa validity in Libya

To visit Libya, foreign citizens need to obtain a visa. A tourist visa allows staying in the country for up to 30 days, while its validity continues for 90 days from the date of issue. For business trips, a visa is also available, allowing staying in the country for up to 30 days, and it can be single or multiple entry, with a validity period of 365 days. It is important to note that the validity of the visa to Libya begins from the moment of its receipt, and during this time it is necessary to enter the country.

For stays longer than 30 days or for other purposes, such as work, study, or long-term residence, it is necessary to apply for a long-term visa, such as a work visa, student visa. The validity of such visas usually ranges from 6 months to 1 year and more, depending on the purpose of the trip.

It is recommended to clarify the current requirements for the visa depending on the purpose of the trip in advance. For timely and safe crossing of the border, it is advisable to apply for a visa well in advance.

Who needs to apply for an electronic visa to enter Libya:

Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Afghanistan
Bahamas
Barbados
Bahrain
Belarus
Belize
Belgium
Benin
Ivory Coast
Bulgaria
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Bhutan
Vanuatu
United Kingdom
Hungary
Venezuela
East Timor
Vietnam
Gabon
Haiti
Guyana
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Germany
Honduras
Hong Kong
Grenada
Greece
Georgia
Denmark
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Zambia
ZimbabweBangladesh
Israel
India
Indonesia
Jordan (30 days)
Iraq
Iran
Ireland
Iceland
Spain
Italy
Yemen
Cape Verde
Kazakhstan
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Qatar
Kenya
Cyprus
Kiribati
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cuba
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Mauritius
Mauritania
Madagascar
Macao
Macedonia
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Maldives
Malta
Morocco
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Mozambique
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Netherlands
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Congo
Russia
Rwanda
Romania
El Salvador
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Swaziland
North Korea
Seychelles
Senegal
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Serbia
Singapore
Syria
Slovakia
Slovenia
United States of America
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sudan
Suriname
Sierra Leone
Tajikistan
Thailand
Taiwan
Tanzania
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turkey
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Uruguay
Fiji
Philippines
Finland
France
Croatia
Central African Republic
Chad
Montenegro
Czech Republic
Chile
Switzerland
Sweden
Sri Lanka
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Jamaica
Japan

Countries whose citizens can visit Libya without a visa:

Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Afghanistan
Bahamas
Barbados
Bahrain
Belarus
Belize
Belgium
Benin
Ivory Coast
Bulgaria
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Bhutan
Vanuatu
United Kingdom
Hungary
Venezuela
East Timor
Vietnam
Gabon
Haiti
Guyana
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Germany
Honduras
Hong Kong
Grenada
Greece
Georgia
Denmark
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Zambia
ZimbabweBangladesh
Israel
India
Indonesia
Jordan (30 days)
Iraq
Iran
Ireland
Iceland
Spain
Italy
Yemen
Cape Verde
Kazakhstan
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Qatar
Kenya
Cyprus
Kiribati
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cuba
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Mauritius
Mauritania
Madagascar
Macau
Macedonia
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Maldives
Malta
Morocco
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Mozambique
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Netherlands
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Congo
Russia
Rwanda
Romania
El Salvador
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Swaziland
North Korea
Seychelles
Senegal
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Serbia
Singapore
Syria
Slovakia
Slovenia
United States of America
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sudan
Suriname
Sierra Leone
Tajikistan
Thailand
Taiwan
Tanzania
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turkey
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Uruguay
Fiji
Philippines
Finland
France
Croatia
Central African Republic
Chad
Montenegro
Czech Republic
Chile
Switzerland
Sweden
Sri Lanka
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Jamaica
Japan

Citizens with diplomatic passports from the following countries do not require a visa to visit Libya. They include:

 Azerbaijan
Benin
Burkina Faso
Venezuela
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Djibouti
Italy
Kenya
Comoros
Cote d'Ivoire
Liberia
Mali
Malta
Morocco
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Slovenia
Somalia
Sudan
Sierra Leone
Togo
Turkey
Central African Republic
Chad
Eritrea

A consular visa is required to visit Libya for citizens of the following countries:

Albania
Armenia
Afghanistan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Burundi
Bhutan
Vanuatu
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Guyana
Guatemala
Honduras
Grenada
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Egypt
India
Jordan
Iraq
Ireland
Yemen
Kenya
Kiribati
China
Congo
Kosovo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Kuwait
Mali
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Niger
Nicaragua
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
El Salvador
Eswatini
North Korea
North Macedonia
Saint Lucia
Syria
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sudan
Sierra Leone
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Croatia
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
South Africa
Jamaica

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival:

Angola
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Cape Verde
Cambodia
Comoros
Lebanon
Madagascar
Maldives
Nepal
Palau
Rwanda
Samoa
Tanzania
Togo
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ethiopia

Citizens of the following countries can apply for an e-visa to Libya:

Australia
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahrain
Gabon
Guinea
Djibouti
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Iran
Qatar
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Malawi
Moldova
United Arab Emirates
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Ecuador
South Sudan

How much does a visa to Libya cost

When preparing for a trip to Libya, one of the important points is to assess the cost of obtaining a visa. This indicator can vary depending on several factors:

  • Type of visa (tourist, business, work)
  • Nationality of the applicant
  • Size of the consular fee
  • Amount of the service fee at the visa center
  • Cost of additional services at will, including filling out an online application, arranging medical insurance, priority processing of documents.

To find out the exact amount for obtaining a visa to Libya, we recommend using our visa calculator on the website. It will allow you to calculate the total cost taking into account the selected additional options. This will help you plan your budget in advance and determine the most optimal set of services for your trip.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to Libya

To obtain a visa to Libya, foreign citizens must provide a specific set of documents. The exact list may vary depending on the type of visa and the nationality of the applicant, but typically includes the following:

Completed visa application form
Valid passport
Color photographs
Proof of sufficient funds for living expenses
Medical insurance
Payment of consular and service fees

In addition, additional documents may be required, such as confirmation of hotel reservations or tickets, certificates of no criminal record, and others. To clarify the list of documents, we recommend contacting our managers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a trip to Libya? Here you will find all the necessary information about visas, entry, the country, and consular services. Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQ) to quickly and easily find answers to all your questions about entering Libya.

What is an e-visa to Libya?

An e-visa to Libya is a type of entry visa that can be processed online before the trip. It allows entry into the country without the need to visit a consulate or embassy.

Who can obtain an e-visa to Libya?

An e-visa is available to citizens of most countries in the world. However, there are some restrictions and requirements, so it is recommended to contact our visa agency for detailed consultation.

How do I apply for an e-visa to Libya?

The process of applying for an e-visa is completely conducted online. The applicant must fill out a form, provide the necessary documents, and pay the visa fee.

How long does it take to process an e-visa to Libya?

The processing time for an e-visa application to Libya usually takes from 3 to 5 working days, but can vary depending on the season and workload.

Can I use an e-visa for multiple entries into Libya?

An e-visa has a limited validity period, usually from 30 to 90 days. If you plan to stay in Libya longer, you should extend the visa in advance or apply for a new one.

Do German citizens need a visa to visit Libya?

Yes, German citizens need to obtain a visa to visit Libya. Libya requires a visa for citizens of most countries, including Germany.

What reasons can citizens be denied entry into Libya?
  • Insufficient financial means
  • Dubious purpose of the trip
  • Criminal past
  • Provision of incomplete/unreliable documents
  • Concerns that the person will not leave Libya at the end of the visa
What additional security measures or checks may be applied upon entry into Libya?
  • Thorough document checks
  • Biometric data (fingerprints etc.)
  • Additional questions from security personnel
  • Personal inspection and luggage search
  • Additional checks for citizens from countries posing a higher security risk, such as the USA, UK, Israel, countries with tense relations with Libya, or countries whose citizens have been involved in unlawful activities in Libya in the past.

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How to order a visa through Buch-dein-Visum.de?

If you need to obtain a visa to Libya and do not know where to start the process, then familiarize yourself with the visa ordering procedure on our website. It's fast, convenient, and very simple!

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  • Step 1. Choose the type of visa you need

    Each visa has its own terms and procedure for processing, so before applying, we recommend studying in advance which visa will suit you for your trip and what documents need to be prepared for the application. On our website, you will find all comprehensive information on all types of visas that we are happy to help process.

  • Step 2. Prepare the documents in advance

    Need information on what documents are needed to process your visa?

    We provide a brief list of the main documents on the visa description pages for each country, just select the country and type of visa you are interested in from the menu.

    Also, after submitting your application, we provide detailed instructions with a list of all documents, as well as details for each type of document, such as photos, additional or accompanying documents.

    If you still have questions, use our feedback form, we will respond to you as soon as possible and in a convenient form of communication - by email or phone.

  • Step 3. Apply on our website.

    Simply go to the visa order page, select the country you plan to travel to, and the required type of visa.

    On the next step, indicate your nationality.

    Choose the visa processing time - we provide information in advance about possible processing times and costs

    Enter the name and surname of all travelers for whom the visa application will be made

    Insurance. We also provide an insurance service for your trip

    Provide your contact details and the address where the visa will be delivered, as well as the transport company that will deliver it to the address.

  • Step 4. Prepare documents

    An email, specified by you in the application, will arrive with a list of the necessary documents. This package will need to be prepared either in paper form if the visa is processed through the consulate, or in scanned form if the visa is processed online.

    All instructions for providing documents for your visa will be given in the email.

  • Step 5. Pack your bags and plan your unforgettable journey, while we take care of submitting and receiving your visa.

    We prepare the entire package of documents and submit it to the consulate on your behalf.

    You also do not need to worry about queues and your time - we will pick up the processed visa ourselves and send it to you according to the delivery method you have chosen.

The cost of processing a visa through Buch-dein-Visum.de depends on many conditions, as the cost of the visa itself, consular fees, visa processing times, and other additional factors such as return delivery and insurance, if necessary.

Go to our visa calculator, select the country and type of visa and familiarize yourself with the rates for processing the visa you are interested in, as well as the terms and processing times.

  • Passport

    Please note the validity period of your passport - it must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of arrival in Libya

  • Photos

    Two color photos, size 3x4 cm.

  • Completed application form

    As an accredited visa agency, we will take care of preparing the application form for visa processing. Only the data requested by the embassy of the country for issuing the visa is required from you

  • Tickets and accommodation

    For visa processing, details of your accommodation and round-trip tickets will be required. We recommend booking tickets and a hotel/place to stay in advance before submitting an application for a visa

  • Supporting documentation

    If you are planning to visit the country for purposes not related to tourism, documents confirming the necessity of your trip and processing the appropriate visa will be required. Thus, for business trips, for example, an invitation letter from a local company on company letterhead indicating the purpose of your trip and the planned period of stay may be required. For student visas - documents about studying at a Libyan educational institution.

  • Medical insurance

    Medical insurance covering the period of stay in Libya. We also provide insurance services for various purposes, including tourist trips, you can learn more about insurances in the section Insurance

  • Proof of funds for living expenses

    This could be an income certificate, bank statement, or sponsorship letter.

You can track the current status of your order at any time.

To log in, you need to enter your surname and the order number, which will be indicated in the order confirmation email.

You can also contact us through the callback form. Our specialists will answer any questions about the current status of your order.

The issued visa, as well as all original documents, will be sent to you through the delivery service you choose when placing the order.

The full list of transport companies, as well as rates, will be indicated when applying on our website.

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