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Belgium visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Belgian missions in Libya
Belgium has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Belgian citizens travelling to Libya
BelgiumLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Libya to Belgium, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Libyan citizens apply
In Libya, applications go to the Belgian embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Libya
Belgian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Where is the Belgian embassy in Libya?
The Belgian embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Belgian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
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.