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Libya tourist visa

Tourists can use an e-Visa, apply through a Libyan diplomatic mission or qualify for visa-free entry. Independent tourist travel is generally not allowed.

Ways to get a Libya tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia and Malaysia, plus refugees and stateless people residing in these countries.

    Stay
    3 months for Algeria, Mauritania and Tunisia; 30 days for Malaysia.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  2. Conditional visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Egyptian females of any age and Egyptian males under 18 or older than 45 qualify. Turkish citizens under 16 or older than 55 also qualify.

    Stay
    3 months.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  3. Uncertain visa-free entry for Belarusian citizens

    No visa needed

    Belarusian citizens are described as having visa-free access only when landing at Benghazi, but the exemption may no longer apply.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Applicants from most countries can apply with a tour operator or local sponsor.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Valid for
    90 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    USD 63.
    1. Arrange a tour operator or local sponsor.
    2. Apply through Libya's e-Visa system.
    3. Pay the USD 63 fee.

  5. Visa from a Libyan diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa can apply through a Libyan diplomatic mission.

  6. Visa on arrival for Jordanian citizens

    Visa on arrival

    Jordanian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Mitiga International Airport or Misrata International Airport.

    Stay
    30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Algeria, Mauritania and Tunisia can enter without a visa for 3 months. Malaysian citizens can enter for 30 days. These exemptions also cover refugees and stateless people residing in those countries. Some Egyptian and Turkish citizens qualify under age and gender rules.

How to apply

  1. Arrange a tour operator or local sponsor unless you qualify for an exemption.
  2. Apply for an e-Visa or a visa through a Libyan diplomatic mission.
  3. If using a local sponsor, obtain a security letter from the Libyan Immigration Authorities.

What to bring

  • Visa, unless exempt.
  • Security letter from the Libyan Immigration Authorities when visiting through a local sponsor.
  • Health insurance or specific government authorisation may be required; the tour operator usually handles these.
  • Proof of sponsorship covering the whole stay if visiting a resident and claiming an exemption from the currency requirement.

Good to know

  • A tour operator or local sponsor is generally required. An e-Visa will not be granted without one.
  • Tourists travelling with a tour operator must have a tourist police escort.
  • Independent tourist travel is generally not allowed.
  • Tourists must have at least 1,000 Libyan dinars on arrival or entry will be refused. Exceptions apply to visitors with proof of resident sponsorship covering the whole stay, and visitors on a paid tourist package with a valid visa.
  • Tunisian citizens are fully exempt from the tour operator and sponsor requirements. Algerian citizens are exempt only when landing at Mitiga or Misurata. Egyptian and Turkish citizens have age-based conditions.
  • Visa access is restricted for citizens of Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
  • Entry and transit are banned for Israeli citizens. Travellers of any nationality are also refused if their travel documents contain an Israeli visa or evidence of entry to Israel.
  • The land borders with Chad, Niger, Sudan and Algeria are closed.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Libya?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get a visa. Citizens of Algeria, Mauritania and Tunisia can enter without a visa for 3 months. Malaysian citizens can enter for 30 days. These exemptions also cover refugees and stateless people residing in those countries. Some Egyptian and Turkish citizens qualify under age and gender rules.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Libya?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free entry (no visa at all); Uncertain visa-free entry for Belarusian citizens (no visa at all); Tourist e-Visa (an online visa); Visa from a Libyan diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy); Visa on arrival for Jordanian citizens (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Libya without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia and Malaysia, plus refugees and stateless people residing in these countries. Egyptian females of any age and Egyptian males under 18 or older than 45 qualify. Turkish citizens under 16 or older than 55 also qualify. Belarusian citizens are described as having visa-free access only when landing at Benghazi, but the exemption may no longer apply.

Can I apply online for Libya?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa. Applicants from most countries can apply with a tour operator or local sponsor.

How long can I stay on a Libya tourist visa?

Up to 30 days with a tourist e-Visa.

How much does a Libya tourist visa cost?

USD 63 for a tourist e-Visa.

How long is a Libya tourist visa valid?

90 days for a tourist e-Visa. Entries: Single entry with a tourist e-Visa..

What documents do I need for a Libya tourist visa?

Visa, unless exempt.; Security letter from the Libyan Immigration Authorities when visiting through a local sponsor.; Health insurance or specific government authorisation may be required; the tour operator usually handles these.; Proof of sponsorship covering the whole stay if visiting a resident and claiming an exemption from the currency requirement..

How do I apply for a Libya tourist visa?

1. 1. Arrange a tour operator or local sponsor unless you qualify for an exemption. 2. 2. Apply for an e-Visa or a visa through a Libyan diplomatic mission. 3. 3. If using a local sponsor, obtain a security letter from the Libyan Immigration Authorities.

What rules do I have to follow on a Libya tourist visa?

A tour operator or local sponsor is generally required. An e-Visa will not be granted without one. Tourists travelling with a tour operator must have a tourist police escort. Independent tourist travel is generally not allowed. Tourists must have at least 1,000 Libyan dinars on arrival or entry will be refused. Exceptions apply to visitors with proof of resident sponsorship covering the whole stay, and visitors on a paid tourist package with a valid visa.

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