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Libya visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Libya visa?
Tourist Visa (tashirat siyaha)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Processing time
- Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal
Libya’s official site for the tourist visa is evisa.gov.ly. Processing time, as Libya states it: Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum.
Libyan missions in Botswana
Libya has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
Libyan citizens travelling to Botswana
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Travel advice for Libya
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Libya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Libya
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Niger, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Libyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Libya.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Libya?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Botswana?
The Libyan embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Libyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Libya visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for Libya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.