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Egyptian Embassy & Consulates in Libya

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Egypt is represented in Libya by 2 missions: an embassy in Tripoli and a consulate in Benghazi. Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Map: Egypt’s 2 missions in Libya

Map: Egypt’s 2 missions in Libya

Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli

Egypt has its embassy in Tripoli, the capital; the address on record is طريق الشط, Tripoli. Its phone number is on its page.

Egyptian consulates in Libya

Egypt also has a consulate in Benghazi; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Egypt visa for Libyan citizens

LibyaEgypt Visa required Egypt visa for citizens of Libya

EgyptLibya Visa required Libya visa for citizens of Egypt

Egypt visa requirements for citizens of Libya

  • Tourist visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate
  • Business visa (consular)
  • 7 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel. From Libya, the application is made at the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli or the consulate in Benghazi or through a visa centre appointed by Egypt.

Libya’s missions in Egypt

Missions of Libya in Egypt (4)

In return, Libya has 4 missions in Egypt, including its embassy in Cairo.

Good to know

Egypt in Libya

Worldwide, Egypt has 164 missions in 125 countries; 2 of them are in Libya.

Travel to Libya for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Libya. In Libya, Egyptian citizens can turn to the Egyptian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Egyptian missions in Libya are closed

Egyptian missions in Libya close on Libya’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Thursday 24 December 2026, Revolution Day on Wednesday 17 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Egypt, such as Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Libya?

The Egyptian embassy is in Tripoli, at طريق الشط, Tripoli.

Does Egypt have consulates in Libya?

Yes, Egypt has a consulate in Benghazi.

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya, obtained before travel.

Does Libya have an embassy in Egypt?

Yes, Libya has its embassy in Cairo, along with 3 other missions in Egypt.