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Libya visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at libembtr.ly
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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Business visa Maximum stay: The period specified in the visa; it ends when the assignment is completed
- Student visa Maximum stay: The full study period, or the period written on the visa
- Work visa Maximum stay: The period fixed in the employment authorisation, not beyond the passport's validity
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 Turkey
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- Honorary Consulate of Libya in Istanbul
Yeşilköy Caddesi 19, 34153 Istanbul
All missions of Libya in Turkey
Libya has 3 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Istanbul.
Libyan citizens travelling to Turkey
LibyaTurkey Visa required Turkey 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 Turkey 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).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Libya
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Turkish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Tunisia admits Turkish citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to Turkey
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Libya?
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Libyan embassy in Turkey?
The Libyan embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Libyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.