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Libya visa for Bulgarian citizens

e-Visa

Libya requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

Apply on Libya eVisa (evisa.gov.ly)

All visa types for Libya

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 Bulgaria

Libya has 1 mission in Bulgaria, with its embassy in Sofia.

Libyan citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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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.

Before travelling from Bulgaria to Libya, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Libya

How long Bulgarian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bulgarian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Bulgarian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Libya’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

Tunisia admits Bulgarian citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Libyan citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Libya requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Libyan embassy in Bulgaria?

The Libyan embassy in Bulgaria is in Sofia.

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Libya visa-free?

No; Bulgarian citizens 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.