Visit World - US Citizens Traveling to Libya: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

Visitors to Libya must obtain a visa at one of the diplomatic missions of Libya, if they do not come from one of the countries exempt from the visa regime. For Turkish citizens, you can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport.

Visa-free regime: Jordan, Tunisia.

Visa on arrival: Turkey.

Passport holders of the following countries are prohibited from entering the country: Israel, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

Applicants holding a valid or expired Israeli visa will also be denied entry. Israeli citizens will be denied entry and transit, even if they do not leave the aircraft and follow the same flight.

Permission to visit Libya

Applicants wishing to enter Libya for different purposes must obtain permission from Libyan companies or agents. These companies and agents send the necessary documents to the embassy to obtain an entry permit. It takes approximately 2-10 days to obtain approval. After obtaining approval with a visa reference number, the visa can be issued for entry into Libya. Single entry visas issued are usually valid for 45 days with an allowed stay of 30 days, while multiple entry visas can be valid for 6 or 18 months. Current visas are valid only in northern regions of Libya, travelers cannot visit the southern desert regions.

Libya Tourist Visa

The Libyan Tourist Visa is issued to applicants intending to visit Libya for tourism and sightseeing purposes. You can get a tourist visa to Libya both at the embassy and upon arrival (for Turkish citizens). The Libyan tourist visa is issued for 45 days (in case of obtaining this visa upon arrival, the visa is valid for 30 days). However, you can stay in Libya for 30 days in each case.

Required documents for a tourist visa to Libya:

1. Application form, correctly completed

2. Photo

3. Passport and copy of the main page

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure.

It must have at least 2 blank pages.

4. A copy of the national ID and residence/visa permit (if your country of residence and nationality differ).

5. Confirmation of financial capabilities (bank statement, credit card statement)

6. A copy of the return ticket

7. In the case of an individual application:

-Confirm current professional status

-Certificate from the workplace.

-Certificate from the place of study

In the case of a group application:

It is necessary to provide a letter of guarantee issued by the travel company.

8. Provide a list of places you want to visit in Libya

9. Visa number (shown in the entry permit)

10. Health insurance. The minimum amount of coverage of the insurance policy is 15,000.00 USD.

A tourist visa to Libya processing time

The average processing time for a tourist visa to Libya is 2-15 working days.

The cost of a tourist visa to Libya

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

Where to apply for a tourist visa to Libya?

You apply for a tourist visa at Libya visa centers, embassies, or consulates, depending on how visa applications are accepted in your country of residence.

Libya Transit Visa

The visa is granted for transit and crossing Libya's border along the coast. Usually, it takes about 5 business days to process a visa, but to guarantee arrival on the specified date, it is better to send documents 10 days before arrival.

A transit visa can not be used for tourist purposes, as well as for employment in a country without a work visa.

A transit visa is usually valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The duration of stay in Libya is two weeks (14 days), starting from the date of entry.

Requirements

To apply, provide the following:

A clear scanned copy of the page with the biography of your passport (pages with your photo).
Your profession.
Estimated dates of arrival and departure.
Passport

Please ensure that your passport meets the following legal requirements:

- The passport must be valid for at least six months after you leave Libya.

- There is no Israeli stamp on the passport.

- The passport must contain at least two blank pages.

In Libya, cats and dogs that meet the following requirements are not quarantined:

Microchip for animals

Your pet must have a pet microchip that complies with ISO 11784/11785 standards and documentary proof of the date of installation of the chip.

Vaccinations

Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies from 30 days to 12 months before entering Libya.

Health certificate

A few days before traveling, a licensed veterinarian must complete a veterinary certificate for Libya. Libyan veterinary certificate and other documents must be translated into Arabic.

Import Permit

An import permit is not required when entering Libya with a pet. A permit is required for commercial transportation.

Entry to Libya by air

Pets can enter Libya through Tripoli International Airport. All domestic dogs and cats should not show signs of diseases transmitted to humans during an inspection at the airport of entry. It is always advisable to have with you a certain document certifying the ownership of your pet.

Since June 2017, the transportation of pets to or from Qatar is prohibited.

Import and export of foreign currency are not limited if declared, of the national currency is prohibited. Duty-free import of 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco, perfumery - 250 ml, jewelry made of gold of up to 50 LYD, and personal items in the amount of up to 250 LYD. The question of the import of printed materials, film, photo, and video materials is considered after their review by the censorship authorities.

It is forbidden to import alcoholic beverages, including beer, food containing pork, weapons, drugs, and goods produced in Israel. It is not recommended to import into the country things that directly or partially indicate a visit to Israel.

The legal driving age in Libya is 18 years old. The national driving license on Libya's roads is not enough for the government to allow driving. An IDP or International Driver's Permit is the supporting document you must have if you plan to drive in Libya. Since IDP is a decryption of your driver's license, you should always carry both travel documents with you while driving.

In case you choose to stay in Libya for longer or permanently reside, IDP will allow you to drive the vehicle when applying for a Libyan driver's license.

Car rental

Before you get the right to rent a car, you will be asked for the following documents:

Official ID and valid passport
Payment for rental with a valid credit card
Valid driver's license and IDP
The minimum age of drivers must be at least 21 years old. Many agencies set an age limit for renting a car between the ages of 70 and 75.

Single call number of emergency operational services - 1515

Ambulance - 193

You can find Libyan Embassies in different countries at the following link: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/libya/

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