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British Embassy in Libya

1 embassy

In Libya, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Tripoli. The United Kingdom requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

British Embassy in Tripoli

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tripoli

Embassy · Tripoli

Today · Closed

Address: شارع المعري, طرابلس
Website: gov.uk

The British embassy is in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, at شارع المعري, طرابلس. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Libyan citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Libya

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applicants in Libya turn to the British embassy in Tripoli; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Libya’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Libya in the United Kingdom (2)

In return, Libya has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Libya

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Libya.

Travel to Libya for British citizens

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

When the British embassy in Libya is closed

The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.