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Egypt visa for Libyan citizens

Visa required

Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Libya

All missions of Egypt in Libya

Egypt has 2 missions in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli. Consulates: Benghazi.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Libya

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Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Libya to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Libyan citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Libyan citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Tripoli and the consulate in Benghazi, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Libyan citizens

Palestine admits Libyan citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Libya

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Libya and Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Libya?

The Egyptian embassy in Libya is in Tripoli; there is also a consulate in Benghazi.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Libya, obtained before travel.

Can Libyan citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.