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Libya visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan 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 Rwanda
Libya has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
Libyan citizens travelling to Rwanda
LibyaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Libya
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Chad admits Rwandan citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Rwanda
Rwanda admits Libyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Libya?
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Rwanda?
The Libyan embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda admits Libyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.