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Libya visa for Maltese citizens
Entry requirement
Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Libya visa?
Tourist Visa (tashirat siyaha)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Processing time
- Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal
Libya’s official site for the tourist visa is evisa.gov.ly. Processing time, as Libya states it: Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum.
Libyan missions in Malta
- Embassy of Libya in Valletta
Triq L-Imdina, Ħal Balzan
Libya has 1 mission in Malta, with its embassy in Valletta.
Libyan citizens travelling to Malta
LibyaMalta Visa required Malta visa for citizens of Libya
Travel advice for Libya
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Maltese citizens planning a trip to Libya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Maltese citizens can stay in Libya
How long Maltese citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maltese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Maltese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Maltese citizens
Tunisia admits Maltese citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Maltese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Malta
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Malta?
The Libyan embassy in Malta is in Valletta.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Malta?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Malta.
Can Maltese citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Maltese citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
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.