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Libya visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Portuguese 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 Portugal
Libya has 1 mission in Portugal, with its embassy in Lisbon.
Libyan citizens travelling to Portugal
LibyaPortugal Visa required Portugal 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.
For a trip from Portugal to Libya, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Portuguese citizens can stay in Libya
How long Portuguese citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Portuguese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Portuguese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
Tunisia admits Portuguese citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Portuguese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Portugal
Portugal requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Portugal?
The Libyan embassy in Portugal is in Lisbon.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Portuguese citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Portuguese 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.