Mauritania
Libya
Libya visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- 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 Mauritania
- Embassy of Libya in Nouakchott
Aboubekr Seddigh, Nouakchott نواكشوط
Libya has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Libyan citizens travelling to Mauritania
LibyaMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania 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.
Mauritanian 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).
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Libya
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Mauritanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Chad, Niger, Algeria and Tunisia admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free. Sudan and Egypt require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania admits Libyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Mauritania?
The Libyan embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania admits Libyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Mauritanian 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.