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Libya visa for German citizens

e-Visa

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at libyschebotschaft.de

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 Germany

All missions of Libya in Germany

Libya has 2 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Düsseldorf.

Libyan citizens travelling to Germany

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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.

Before travelling from Germany 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 German citizens can stay in Libya

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

How German citizens apply

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

Libya’s neighbours for German citizens

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

Libyan citizens travelling to Germany

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

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Libya?

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

Where is the Libyan embassy in Germany?

The Libyan embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there is also a consulate in Düsseldorf.

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Germany?

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

Can German citizens enter Libya visa-free?

No; German 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.