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Libyan Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Libya is represented in the United Kingdom by 2 missions: an embassy in London and a consulate general in Salford. Libya requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Map: Libya’s 2 missions in the United Kingdom

Map: Libya’s 2 missions in the United Kingdom

Libyan Embassy in London

The Libyan embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Knightsbridge 15, SW1X 7LY London. Its phone number is on its page.

Libyan consulates in the United Kingdom

Libya also has a consulate general in Salford; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Libya visa for British citizens

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Libya requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Libya, not at the Libyan embassy.

The United Kingdom’s missions in Libya

Missions of the United Kingdom in Libya (1)

In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Libya, in Tripoli.

Good to know

Libya in the United Kingdom

Worldwide, Libya has 96 missions in 80 countries; 2 of them are in the United Kingdom.

Travel to the United Kingdom for Libyan citizens

Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In the United Kingdom, Libyan citizens can turn to the Libyan embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Libyan missions in the United Kingdom are closed

Libyan missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Libya, such as Independence Day on Thursday 24 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Libyan embassy in the United Kingdom?

The Libyan embassy is in London, at Knightsbridge 15, SW1X 7LY London.

Does Libya have consulates in the United Kingdom?

Yes, Libya has a consulate general in Salford.

Do British citizens need a visa for Libya?

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

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Libya?

Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Tripoli.