Eritrea
Libya
Libya visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Eritrean 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 Eritrea
Libya has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Libyan citizens travelling to Eritrea
LibyaEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Libya
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Niger, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Eritrea?
The Libyan embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.