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Travel to Libya for US citizenship

Visa Visa required
Language Arabic
Car traffic Right-hand
Phone code +218
Currency Libyan dinar
Covid Need vaccination or negative test
Insurance policy Insurance policy is required
Minimum passport validity at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Entry with pets

Customs regulations

Information for drivers

Emergency contacts

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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. 
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