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Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Libya
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Dutch citizens travelling to Libya
NetherlandsLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Libyan citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Libyan citizens
Germany and Belgium require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Libya
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Libya?
The Dutch embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Libya?
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.