Libya Visa Policy

The applicants who wish to enter Libya for different purposes need to obtain permission from Libyan companies or agents. These companies and agents send the required documents to the embassy to get approval for entry. Obtaining approval takes approximately 2-10 days. After getting the approval with the visa reference number, the visa can be issued to enter Libya. Single entry visas issued are usually valid for 45 days with a permitted stay of 30 days, while multiple entry visas can be valid for 6 or 18 months. It is possible to get a single entry Libya Tourist and Business visa on arrival at the Tripoli Airport or the Tunisian/Libyan border Egyptian/Libyan border. However, multiple entry visas are not issued on arrival.

Passport holders of the following countries are banned from entering the country:

• Israel
• Bangladesh
• Iran
• Pakistan
• Sudan                         
• Syria
• Yemen

The applicants who have valid or expired Israel visa will also be refused entry.

Libya Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Libya for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a Libya Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities. It is possible to obtain a Libya Tourist visa both at the embassy and on arrival. Libya Tourist visa is issued with the validity of 45 days (in the case of obtaining this visa on arrival, the validity of the visa is 30 days). However, you can stay in Libya for 30 days in each case.

Required Documents for Libya Tourist Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport and the Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Copy of Flight Ticket

• Copy of return flight ticket

7.  In the case of Individual Application:

• Present proof of current professional status
  • Employment certificate
  • Student certificate

       In the case of group application:

• A guarantee letter issued by the travel agency must be submitted.

8. List of Places in Libya

• Present a list of places you want to visit in Libya

9. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior visa entry approval

10. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Tourist Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Tourist Visa Fee

Libya Tourist Visa fee is approximately 15-80 USD for a 1-month single entry, 150-250 USD for a 3 months multiple entry, 250-420 USD for a 6 months multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Libya Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Tourist Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

A Libya Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Libya and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities.

Required Documents for Libya Business Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport and the Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Request for a visa approval
  • It must be issued by the company sponsoring the applicant.
  • It must include passport number, the whole period of stay, and the name of the sponsoring company.
  • After getting approval, you can present the documents at the Embassy.
  • Estimated date of travel
• Guarantee letter from the company in the home country
  • It should explain the purpose of the visit

7. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior visa entry approval

8. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Business Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Business Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Business Visa Fee

Libya Business Visa fee is approximately 15-80 USD for a 1-month single entry, 150-250 USD for a 3 months multiple entry, 250-420 USD for a 6 months multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Libya Business Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Business Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

The Libya Diplomatic Visa applies to the head of states, diplomats, government top officials (their families) to realize diplomatic activities.

Required Documents for Libya Diplomatic Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Diplomatic Note
  • Diplomatic Note indicating the name of the applicant, purpose and duration of the trip, the number of entries to the country the applicant requests

7. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior visa entry approval

8. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Diplomatic Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Diplomatic Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Diplomatic Visa Fee

Libya Diplomatic Visa fee is issued free of charge.

Where to Apply for Libya Diplomatic Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Diplomatic Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Libya Journalist visa is issued after obtaining visa approval from Foreign Media Authority (FMA). After getting approval, the applicant can apply for Libya Journalist Visa at the embassy of Libya. You will present the places you visit when you arrive in Libya.

Required Documents for Libya Journalist Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport and the Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Support letter from the publication
• Description of the publication
• If the journalist wants to cover the news at the House of Representative:
  • Journalist ID, which shows the name of the employer
  • Authorization letter issued by the employer allowing the journalist to cover the news at the House of Representative
• If the journalist wants to make interviews with the members of the House of Representative:
  • Permission from the Media Department
• List of the equipment that will be brought and used in Libya

7. A Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)

8. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior visa entry approval

9. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Journalist Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Journalist Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Journalist Visa Fee

Libya Journalist Visa fee is approximately 15-80 USD for a 1-month single entry, 150-250 USD for a 3 months multiple entry, 250-420 USD for a 6 months multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Libya Journalist Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Journalist Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Libya Work Visa allows you to enter and to work in Libya during the validity of the visa. To get a Libya Work visa, firstly, you need to have a job offer from a company in Libya that sends your documents (invitation letter, your passport) to the Work Department in Libya. Libya Work Department approves your application and sends a copy of the approval to the Immigration Department. Immigration Department’s “visa approval” is sent to the embassy of Libya in the applicant’s home country. It is usually issued for 3 months but can be extended or renewed in Libya.

Required Documents for Libya Work Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport and the Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Job offer
• Invitation letter

7. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior “visa approval” issued by Immigration Department

8. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Work Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Work Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Work Visa Fee

Libya Work Visa fee is approximately 15-80 USD for a 1-month single entry, 150-250 USD for a 3 months multiple entry, 250-420 USD for a 6 months multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Libya Work Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Work Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Libya Spouse and Family Visa applies to the Libyan citizen's foreign spouse and children and allows them to enter the country.

Required Documents for Libya Spouse and Family Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Photo

• One recent passport size and colored photo in a white background
• Applicant should look at the camera directly.
• It must show the full face of the applicant.

3. Passport and the Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your departure date
• It must have at least 2 blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statement
• Statement of credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• International card with sufficient funds
• Other

6. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Libyan spouse’s passport (copy)
• Approval (Consent) letter from the Libyan spouse
• Marriage contract (copy)
• Birth certificate (copy)
• Passport(s) of the Libyan mother and (or) father (copy)
• Approval (Consent) letter from Libyan mother and (or) father

7. Visa Reference Number

• It is shown in prior “visa approval” issued by Immigration Department

8. Medical Insurance

• It must cover the whole duration of the stay

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Libya Spouse and Family Visa

The average processing time for a Libya Spouse and Family Visa is 2-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Libya Spouse and Family Visa Fee

Libya Spouse and Family Visa fee is issued free of charge.

Where to Apply for Libya Spouse and Family Visa?

You will apply for a Libya Spouse and Family Visa in Libya visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.