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Do I Need a Visa for Libya?

Yes. All US citizens must have a visa to enter Libya. Be advised that the government of Libya will not issue a visa to individuals whose passport shows evidence of past travel to Israel. If you have visited Israel and are planning to travel to Libya, you will need to get a second passport for this trip, and Passport Health Passports and Visas can help you obtain this document. Libya offers both tourist and business visas. It is a violation of Libyan law to use a tourist visa for business travel, so it is crucial you work with a travel document expert to make sure you obtain the proper visa class for your trip purpose. Business visas must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Libya, so the wait time for a business visa can easily be weeks or even months. If you need to travel to Libya for business, be sure to get the visa process started well in advance. In addition to a visa, it is necessary to have a valid passport to travel to Libya.

Sources: Libyan Embassy and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Libya on Arrival?

No. US passport holders cannot obtain a visa for travel to Libya at any port of entry. The visa must be obtained in advance via the Embassy of Libya in Washington, DC. If you arrive in Libya without a visa, you face deportation or arrest, so be sure to get your documents in place before you go.

What Types of Materials Support My Libya Visa Application?

To apply for a Libya visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the Embassy of Libya’s requirements
• Properly Completed Libya Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Libya, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Invitation Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Libya? Let the Libya visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Libya?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Libyan visa simple by handling all details for you. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Libya. We also offer real time status updates on your visa application, and one of our dedicated Travel Document Experts is always available to answer any questions you may have. Once your visa is issued, we pick the document up and mail it back to you that same day.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Libya?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to depart Libya. Libya does not allow travelers to enter the country if their passports bear an Israeli stamp, so you will need to obtain a second passport to travel to Libya if you have visited Israel in the past. Do you need to get your primary passport renewed or to obtain a second one? We can help, and we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health as many diseases that have been eradicated from or are not present in the United States still pose a health threat in Libya. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies necessary to keep you healthy while traveling in Libya.