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Libya visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Ghanaian 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 Ghana
Libya has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Libyan citizens travelling to Ghana
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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 Ghana 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 Ghanaian citizens can stay in Libya
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Ghanaian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Niger admits Ghanaian citizens visa-free. Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Ghana
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Ghanaian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Ghana?
The Libyan embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.