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Portugal visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Portugal visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days
Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal
For the tourist visa, Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portuguese missions in Libya
- Embassy of Portugal in Tripoli
Sharia Al-Jala'a شارع الجلاء, Tripoli
Portugal has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Libya
PortugalLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- 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 Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Portugal 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 Portuguese embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Spain requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Libya
Libya requires a visa from Portuguese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Libyan citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Libya?
The Portuguese embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?
Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Portuguese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Portugal 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.