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Ireland visa for Libyan citizens

Visa required

Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Libyan citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Libya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Tripoli are in Valletta, Malta (356 km from Tripoli), Rome, Italy (1,003 km) and Athens, Greece (1,110 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Libya is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Libya

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Libyan citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Libyan citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Libyan citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Libya. Libyan citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Libya from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Libyan citizens

The United Kingdom requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Libya

Irish 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 Ireland?

Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Libya?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Libya. The nearest Irish embassy is in Valletta, Malta, 356 km from Tripoli.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Libya?

Irish citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Libyan citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.