Libya
South Africa
South Africa visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
Where Libyan citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Libya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Tunis518 km
7 Rue Achtart, Nord-Hilton, Tunis
- Embassy of South Africa in Rome1,006 km
Via Tanaro 14, 00198 Roma
- Embassy of South Africa in Algiers1,020 km
21, Rue du Stade, Hydra, Algiers, 16000
Measured from Tripoli, South African embassies and consulates are closest in Tunis, Tunisia (518 km), Rome, Italy (1,006 km) and Algiers, Algeria (1,020 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Libya; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
South African citizens travelling to Libya
South AfricaLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Libya to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Libyan citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Libyan citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Libya. Libyan citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Libya from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Libya
South African 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 South Africa?
South Africa requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Libya?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Libya. The nearest South African embassy is in Tunis, Tunisia, 518 km from Tripoli.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Libya?
South African citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.