Cape Verde
Libya
Libya visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available 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 Cape Verde
Libya has 1 mission in Cape Verde, with its embassy in Praia.
Libyan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Libya
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Niger and Tunisia admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Algeria, Sudan and Egypt require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Cape Verde?
The Libyan embassy in Cape Verde is in Praia.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.