Libya

Embassies and consulates in Libya

embassies in Tripoli

Diplomatic missions from 61 countries are based in Libya, 69 missions in all (60 embassies, 7 consulates and 2 honorary consulates). All 60 embassies are in the capital, Tripoli. Consulates are also found in Benghazi, Misratah and Tobruk.

Africa

Libya

Capital
Tripoli
Population
7,458,555
Currency
Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Calling code
+218
Languages
Arabic, Italian, English
  • 69missions
  • 60embassies
  • 7consulates
  • 2honorary consulates
Visa-free: 14 destinations#184 in the world

Map

All missions in Libya

Other cities in Libya

Outside Tripoli, missions are found in Benghazi (5), Misratah (2) and Tobruk (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Italy 3
  2. Turkey 3
  3. Algeria 2
  4. Egypt 2
  5. Sudan 2
  6. United States 2
Show all 61

Visa rules for Libya

How the world’s passports enter Libya198 in total

  • Visa-free2
  • e-Visa188
  • Visa required1
  • No admission7

Libya visa guide · 7 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 2 can enter visa-free, 188 need an e-Visa, 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 7 are not admitted for Libya.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Libya

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 24,42817,9965,67623.5% 60.0%
2024 34,14026,0686,44219.2% 68.1%
2025 43,70136,3566,82115.6% 77.8%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Italy 24,85521,68912.5%
Greece 10,7338,52818.5%
Malta 5,3084,30118.7%
Spain 2,8051,83827.5%

Schengen consulates in Libya received 43,701 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 36,356 visas. 15.6% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 3.7 points from 19.2% in 2024. Applications rose by 28% compared with 2024 (34,140).

Most applications went to Italy (24,855), Greece (10,733), Malta (5,308) and Spain (2,805).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Italy’s (12.5%) and the highest Spain’s (27.5%).

The numbers include every nationality applying in Libya.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Libya

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,1991,785
Student (F, M)13488
Exchange (J)7841
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)8329
Transit and crew (C, D)1846
Diplomatic and official (A, G)467381
Fiancé(e) (K)85
Total2,9872,375
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)24.6%31.8%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,375 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Libya, the 137th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 75%, diplomatic and official visas 16% and student visas 4%. That is 20% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,987).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Libya received 167, 89% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 31.8% for citizens of Libya in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 24.6%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Libya

Libya’s own missions abroad

Libya’s embassies abroad (96)

Libya itself has 96 missions abroad, in 80 countries. Its largest networks are in Egypt (4), France (3), Italy (3), Turkey (3) and the United Arab Emirates (2).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Libya

  • Independence Day

    Thursday

  • Revolution Day

    Wednesday

  • Labour Day

    Saturday

  • Martyrs' Day

    Thursday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 60 embassies are in the capital, Tripoli. The largest foreign networks in Libya are those of Italy (3), Turkey (3), Algeria (2), Egypt (2) and Sudan (2).

Travel advice for Libya

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Libya: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Libya?

Italy, with 3 missions, followed by Turkey (3).

Do I need a visa for Libya?

Of 198 passports, 2 can enter visa-free, 188 need an e-Visa, 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 7 are not admitted for Libya; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Libya closed?

On Libya’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day on Thursday 24 December 2026.