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Italian Embassy & Consulates in Libya

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Libya, Italy has an embassy in Tripoli, a consulate general in Benghazi and an honorary consulate in Tobruk. Italy requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Italy’s 3 missions in Libya

Map: Italy’s 3 missions in Libya

Italian Embassy in Tripoli

At Shara Uahran, 1, Tripoli, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Libya. The head of mission on record is Alberini Gianluca. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Italian consulates in Libya

Italy also has a consulate general in Benghazi; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Italian honorary consulates in Libya

Italy has an honorary consulate in Tobruk; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Italy visa for Libyan citizens

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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Libya

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 21 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. In Libya, applications go to the Italian embassy in Tripoli or the consulate in Benghazi, or to a visa centre working for Italy.

Libya’s missions in Italy

Missions of Libya in Italy (3)

In return, Libya has 3 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.

Good to know

Italy in Libya

Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 3 of them are in Libya.

Travel to Libya for Italian citizens

Italian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Libya, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Italian missions in Libya are closed

Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Italian embassy in Libya?

The Italian embassy is in Tripoli, at Shara Uahran, 1, Tripoli.

Does Italy have consulates in Libya?

Yes, Italy has a consulate general in Benghazi. Italy also has an honorary consulate in Tobruk.

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Italy?

Libyan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.

Does Libya have an embassy in Italy?

Yes, Libya has its embassy in Rome, along with 2 other missions in Italy.