Libya
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France visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ly.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Libya
- Embassy of France in Tripoli
Rue agricole Al-Ghirane, dite rue "service des eaux ", quartier Al-Sharguia, municipalité de Janzour, Tripoli
France has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
French citizens travelling to Libya
FranceLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Libya to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in France
How long Libyan citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Libya
French 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 France?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Libya?
The French embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Libya?
French citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for France 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.