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Germany visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tripolis.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Libya
- Embassy of Germany in Tripoli
شارع السيدي, Tripoli
Germany has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
German citizens travelling to Libya
GermanyLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Germany
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Libya
German citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Libya?
The German embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Libya?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Germany 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.