United States
Libya
US Embassy & Consulates in Libya
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Libya, the United States has an embassy in Tripoli and a consulate in Benghazi. Libyan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Libya
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Libya
US Embassy in Tripoli
The United States has its embassy in Tripoli, the capital.
US consulates in Libya
The United States also has a consulate in Benghazi; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United States visa for Libyan citizens
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Libyan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Libya’s missions in the United States
Missions of Libya in the United States (2)
In return, Libya has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Libya
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Libya.
Travel to Libya for US citizens
US citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel. In Libya, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Libya are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Libya?
The US embassy is in Tripoli.
Does the United States have consulates in Libya?
Yes, the United States has a consulate in Benghazi.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Libyan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Do US citizens need a visa for Libya?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Does Libya have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Libya has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.