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Italy visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambtripoli.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Libya
- Embassy of Italy in Tripoli
Shara Uahran, 1, Tripoli
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Tobruk
Tobruq, vicino albergo Dar Alsalam, Tobruq, Tobruk
All missions of Italy in Libya
Italy has 3 missions in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli. Consulates: Benghazi. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tobruk.
Italy: visa decisions in Libya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,040 | 10,002 | 1,599 | 13.3% | 69.1% |
| 2024 | 15,821 | 12,787 | 2,138 | 13.5% | 78.8% |
| 2025 | 24,855 | 21,689 | 3,166 | 12.5% | 88.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Libya (Tripoli and Benghazi) received 24,855 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 21,689. 12.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 13.5%. Applications rose by 57% compared with 2024 (15,821).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.6% of the applications lodged in Libya that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 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
Italian citizens travelling to Libya
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Libya to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Italy
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Tripoli and the consulate in Benghazi, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Libya
Libya requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Libya?
The Italian embassy in Libya is in Tripoli; there is also a consulate in Benghazi.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Italy 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.