Libya
Canada
Canada visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Libya
- Embassy of Canada in Tripoli Today · Closed
Canada has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Canadian citizens travelling to Libya
CanadaLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Libyan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canadian citizens travelling to Libya
Libya requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Libya?
The Canadian embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Canada 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.