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Libya visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African 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 7 November 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 South Africa
- Embassy of Libya in Pretoria
Stanza Bobape Street 900, Pretoria
Libya has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Libyan citizens travelling to South Africa
LibyaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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.
South African 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 South African citizens can stay in Libya
How long South African citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for South African citizens
Tunisia admits South African citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Libya?
South African citizens need a visa for Libya, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in South Africa?
The Libyan embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.