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Libya visa for French citizens

e-Visa

French citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
3 missions

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 France

All missions of Libya in France

Libya has 3 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Marseille and Paris.

Libyan citizens travelling to France

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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 France 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long French citizens can stay in Libya

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

How French citizens apply

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

Libya’s neighbours for French citizens

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

Libyan citizens travelling to France

France requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Libya?

French citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Libyan embassy in France?

The Libyan embassy in France is in Paris; there are also consulates in Marseille and Paris.

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for France?

France requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can French citizens enter Libya visa-free?

No; French 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.