Libya
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
For the tourist visa, the United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200, and applications are made on smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in Libya
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Tripoli
Lake Gardens Division, Division 31053 - Bourse Street - Lake 2 - 1053 Tunis, Tripoli
The United Arab Emirates has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Emirati citizens travelling to Libya
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
Libyan citizens planning a trip to the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Libyan citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Libyan citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Libyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Libyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for Libyan citizens
Saudi Arabia requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Emirati citizens travelling to Libya
Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Libya and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Emirati embassy in Libya?
The Emirati embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Libya?
Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Libyan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
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.