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Libya visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Where to apply in New Zealand
Libya has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Libyan citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
Before travelling from New Zealand to Libya, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Libya
How long New Zealand citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Tunisia admits New Zealand citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to New Zealand
Libyan citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Libya?
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Libya in New Zealand?
No. Libya has no embassy in New Zealand.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Libyan citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
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.