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Libya visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian 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 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.
Where to apply in Nigeria
Libya has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Libyan citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Libya
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Chad and Niger admit Nigerian citizens visa-free. Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Libyan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Libya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Libya in Nigeria?
No. Libya has no embassy in Nigeria.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Libyan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.