Libya
Finland
Finland visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Finland requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Finnish missions in Libya
Finland has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Finnish citizens travelling to Libya
FinlandLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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.
Before travelling from Libya to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Finland
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Finland 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 Finnish embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Finland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Finland.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Libya
Finnish 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 Finland?
Finland requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Finnish embassy in Libya?
The Finnish embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Libya?
Finnish citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Finland 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.