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Russian Embassy in Libya

1 embassy

Russia is represented in Libya by 1 mission: an embassy in Tripoli. Libyan citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Russian Embassy in Tripoli

Embassy of Russia in Tripoli

Embassy · Tripoli

Address: Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel, Al Fatah St., Corniche, Tripoli, Libya
Website: libya.mid.ru
Head of mission: Аганин Айдар Рашидович

The Russian embassy is in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, at Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel, Al Fatah St., Corniche, Tripoli, Libya. The head of mission on record is Аганин Айдар Рашидович. Its website is linked on its page.

Russia visa for Libyan citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Libya

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. From Libya, the application is made at the Russian embassy in Tripoli or through a visa centre appointed by Russia.

Libya’s missions in Russia

Missions of Libya in Russia (1)

In return, Libya has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Libya

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Libya.

Travel to Libya for Russian citizens

Libya requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Libya, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Russian embassy in Libya is closed

The Russian embassy in Libya closes 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.