Sierra Leone
Libya
Libya visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available 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 Sierra Leone
Libya has 1 mission in Sierra Leone, with its embassy in Freetown.
Libyan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
LibyaSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone 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.
Before travelling from Sierra Leone 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Libya
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Niger admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free. Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Sierra Leonean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Sierra Leone?
The Libyan embassy in Sierra Leone is in Freetown.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Libyan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.