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Swiss Embassy in Libya

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In Libya, Switzerland has an embassy in Tripoli. Switzerland requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Swiss Embassy in Tripoli

Embassy of Switzerland in Tripoli

Embassy · Tripoli

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Switzerland has its embassy in Tripoli, the capital. Its website is linked on its page.

Switzerland visa for Libyan citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Libya

Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Applicants in Libya turn to the Swiss embassy in Tripoli; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Libya’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Libya in Switzerland (1)

In return, Libya has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Libya

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Libya.

Travel to Libya for Swiss citizens

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

When the Swiss embassy in Libya is closed

The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.