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LibyaVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Libya e-Visa

tourism, business and sponsored 'Visa on Approval'

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.

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Visiting Libya

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Life in Libya

Money

3

Currency

Libyan Dinar

LYD

Libyan Dinar

Cost of living

34

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

5–10%

Income tax (national)

social security 3.75%

Employment income (Law No. 7 of 2010, art. 58): 5% on the first LYD 12,000 a year, 10% above. Annual personal exemption LYD 1,800 (single) or LYD 2,400 (married), plus LYD 300 per dependent child (art. 36). A separate Jihad tax (Law No. 44 of 1970) adds 1-3% on salaries.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.7

#79 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals who need a visa to visit Libya for tourism or business, including travellers sponsored by a Libyan agency or company.

Eligibility

  • Nationality check

    • The portal has an eligibility checker.
    • Depending on nationality it tells you that you can apply online, that you do not need a visa, that you cannot apply, or that you must go to your nearest Libyan embassy.
    • Some age groups are exempted or barred for certain nationalities.

  • Funds declaration

    Declare that you will have 1000 Libyan dinars or more when you arrive.

    1000 Libyan dinars

    Money to declare on arrival

    Official wording

    Applicants must declare that they will have 1000 Libyan dinars or more on arrival.

  • Photos

    Upload photos with your face visible and a white background, within the file type and size limits.

    Photo file limits

    Personal photoJPG only
    1MB
    Other uploadsJPG or PNG
    2MB
    Official wording

    Face must be visible and the background must be white. Personal photo JPG up to 1MB; other uploads JPG or PNG up to 2MB.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementSponsored applicants
  • Document checklistPassport copy (bio page) with number and expiry date
  • Feese-Visa fee

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  • 1 more requirement
  • 4 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 6 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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