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Libya visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for 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 Japan
Libya has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Libyan citizens travelling to Japan
LibyaJapan Visa required Japan 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.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to Libya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Libya
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Japanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Tunisia admits Japanese citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Japan
Libyan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Japan?
The Libyan embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Libyan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.