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Spain visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Spain requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Libya
Spain has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Spain: visa decisions in Libya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 16 | 46 | 74.2% | – |
| 2024 | 2,933 | 1,854 | 862 | 31.1% | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 2,805 | 1,838 | 715 | 27.5% | 17.8% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Libya (Tripoli) received 2,805 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,838. The refusal rate was 27.5%. The refusal rate fell by 3.6 points from 31.1% in 2024. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (2,933).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.6% of the applications lodged in Libya that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 4th 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Libya
SpainLibya e-Visa Libya visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in Spain
How long Libyan citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Tripoli, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Libyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Libya
Libya requires a visa from Spanish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Libya?
The Spanish embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Spanish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Libyan citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need a visa for Spain 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.