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Libya visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens 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 · Confirm at embassyoflibya.ca
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 Canada
- Embassy of Libya in Ottawa
360 Albert Street, Suite 800, Ottawa K1R 7Y6
Libya has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Libyan citizens travelling to Canada
LibyaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Libya
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.
Canadian citizens 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Libya
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Tunisia admits Canadian citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Canada?
The Libyan embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.