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Libya visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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 Switzerland
Libya has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
Libyan citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
Before travelling from Switzerland 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).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Libya
How long Swiss citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Tunisia admits Swiss citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Switzerland
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Libya?
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Switzerland?
The Libyan embassy in Switzerland is in Bern.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.