A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Permission validity
45 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Register your passport after arrival
Libyan law and UK/Serbian government guidance set a seven-day registration period; the U.S. State Department advises visitors to register within three days. Arrange registration within three days to meet the shortest published deadline, and confirm with your host or travel agency who will handle it.
Open Register your passport after arrivalDetails that can change your plans
Visa validity and permitted stay are separate periods
The entry visa's validity runs for up to 45 days from issue; the stay allowance runs for up to 90 days from entry. Check the dates and conditions on the visa and entry record you receive.
Official guidanceEvidence of travel to Israel may prevent entry
Libya may refuse entry if a passport shows an Israeli visa, Israeli entry or exit stamp, or other evidence of travel to Israel. If this applies, confirm with a Libyan authority before applying or travelling.
Libya at a glance
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Currency
- LYD
- Calling code
- +218
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Egypt need a visa for Libya?
For tourism in Libya, travelers using an ordinary passport from Egypt should obtain a visa before travel. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Libya?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How long is the authorisation valid?
45 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete Register your passport after arrival?
Required for this route. Libyan law and UK/Serbian government guidance set a seven-day registration period; the U.S. State Department advises visitors to register within three days. Arrange registration within three days to meet the shortest published deadline, and confirm with your host or travel agency who will handle it. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
How long can I stay in Libya with a visitor visa?
The entry visa's validity runs for up to 45 days from issue; the stay allowance runs for up to 90 days from entry. Check the dates and conditions on the visa and entry record you receive.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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