Libya
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Greece visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Greece visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gr
Which Greece visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
For the tourist visa, Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Greece states it: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
Greek missions in Libya
- Embassy of Greece in Tripoli
18, Jelal Bayar Street, Tripoli
Greece has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Greece: visa decisions in Libya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,160 | 3,096 | 2,020 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| 2024 | 6,907 | 5,376 | 1,422 | 20.9% | 67.0% |
| 2025 | 10,733 | 8,528 | 1,948 | 18.5% | 68.6% |
In 2025, Greece’s embassy and consulates in Libya (Tripoli and Benghazi) received 10,733 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,528. 18.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 20.9%: the rate fell by 2.4 points. Applications rose by 55% compared with 2024 (6,907).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.6% of the applications lodged in Libya that year, from 12.5% at the consulates of Italy to 27.5% at those of Spain. Greece’s consulates worldwide refused 14.5%. Greece was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Libya.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Libya, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Greek citizens travelling to Libya
GreeceLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Greece
Travel advice for Greece
- 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.
For a trip from Libya to Greece, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Greece
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Greece 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 Greek embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Greece; fees, documents and processing times are published by Greece.
Greece and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Greece lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Greece when it is the main destination of the trip.
Greece’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Greek citizens travelling to Libya
Greek citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Greece?
Libyan citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Where is the Greek embassy in Libya?
The Greek embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Greece tourist visa cost?
Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Libya?
Greek citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter Greece visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Greece 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.