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Libya visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Libya.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- 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 Egypt
- Embassy of Libya in Cairo
شارع ابن زنكي, القاهرة
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All missions of Libya in Egypt
Libya has 2 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Alexandria.
Libyan citizens travelling to Egypt
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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.
For a trip from Egypt to Libya, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Libya
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the Libyan embassy in Cairo and the consulate in Alexandria, or to a visa centre acting for Libya; fees, documents and processing times are published by Libya.
Libya’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
Niger, Algeria, Sudan and Tunisia require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Egypt
Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Egypt and Libya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Libya.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Egypt?
The Libyan embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there is also a consulate in Alexandria.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya obtained in advance.
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.