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Libya visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- 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 Saudi Arabia
All missions of Libya in Saudi Arabia
Libya has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Libyan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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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.
Saudi 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Libya
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Tunisia and Egypt admit Saudi citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Libyan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Libyan embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Libyan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.
Can Saudi citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Saudi 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.