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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Libya

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Libya

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

5 passports visa-free
234 passports need an eTA or eVisa
10 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

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Visit & tourism1 pathway

Libya e-Visa
Libya runs an official e-Visa portal at evisa.gov.ly for tourism, business and other purposes. Applicants open an account as an individual or through an agency, fill in the form, upload a passport copy and photos, pay by Visa or Mastercard, and receive the approved visa by email as a PDF. Approved sponsors and agencies can also file 'Visa on Approval' batches: each applicant gets a pre-approval and later redeems it with a visa ID. Libya's security situation is unstable and many governments advise against travel; check your own government's advice before planning a trip.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Recruitment permit for foreign workers (Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation) and residence/work visa
In Libya, entry visas for residence and work are issued on the basis of a recruitment permit for foreign labour from the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation. The approval must state how many workers are needed, their specialities and the country they come from. It must also confirm that no Libyan is able to fill the job. A Cabinet decision of December 2024 sets out how foreign workers already in Libya can regularise their status. Libya remains politically divided and unsafe in many areas. Many governments advise against all travel, so check official travel advice before considering any move.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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