Libya eVisa
ليبيا · Tripoli · Africa
eVisa
Level 4
Libya offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 42 countries to apply online. The fee is $63 USD with processing completed within 30-30 days. The visa is valid for 30 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
$63
Fee (USD)
30 business days
Processing
30d
Validity
30d
Max stay
Requirements
Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)
Passport-size photo (white background)
Return or onward travel ticket
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Sufficient funds for stay
Completed online application form
Credit/debit card for payment
Key details
| Entry type | Single |
| Multiple entry | Single entry only via eVisa. Libya's eVisa system is restrictive. |
| Passport validity | 6 months |
| Blank pages | 1 required |
| Biometric | Required |
| Print eVisa | recommended |
| Israeli stamp | Entry denied |
| Insurance | Not required |
| Yellow fever | Not required |
Photo specifications
Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min
Background: white
Format: JPEG · max 1024KB
Face: 70-80%
Taken within: 6 months
Best time to visit
Best OK
Spring: mild temperatures before summer heat. Oct-Nov also pleasant. Avoid Jun-Aug (extreme desert heat).
Country information
🏛
Tripoli
Capital
💱
LYD
Currency
📞
+218
Calling
🕐
+02:00
Timezone
👥
0.0M
Population
🗣
Arabic
Language
Payment methods
visamastercard
Neighboring countries
TunisiaAlgeriaNigerChadSudanEgypt
Tips & warnings
⚡ Apply early — processing can take up to 30 days.
⚡ Entry denied if your passport contains an Israeli stamp or evidence of visiting Israel.
⚡ Printing a copy of the eVisa is recommended as a backup.
⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.
⚡ Only apply through the official portal (evisa.gov.ly) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Libya eVisa cost? +
The Libya eVisa costs $63 USD. Single entry only via eVisa. Libya's eVisa system is restrictive.
How long does Libya eVisa processing take? +
Processing takes 30 business days.
What documents do I need for a Libya eVisa? +
Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment.
How long is the Libya eVisa valid? +
The visa is valid for 30 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.
Can I get multiple entries for Libya? +
Single entry only via eVisa. Libya's eVisa system is restrictive.
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Practical notes
- Payment
- Visa/MC on evisa.gov.ly. Note: many Arab bank cards work fine.
- Transit — Not required
- Transit without visa (TWOV) permitted for airside transit within 24 hours — same aircraft or first connecting plane. Source: Guide for Tourist Visas in Libya.
- Proof of funds — $207
- 1000 Libyan Dinars (~$207 USD) required in freely exchangeable currency upon arrival. Refusal of entry if not met. Exempt: sponsored tour package travelers and those with sponsorship covering full stay. Source: Wikipedia Visa Policy of Libya + iVisa Libya + IATA Guide for Tourist Visas in Libya.
- Travel advisory (level 4)
- Do Not Travel due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
- Official advisory source ↗
Sources & verification
This information was compiled from the official source below and last verified on 2026-04-01.
Official source: evisa.gov.ly ↗
Always confirm on the official portal before travelling — rules can change without notice.
Always verify on official portals before applying.