United Arab Emirates
Libya
Libya visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates
All missions of Libya in the United Arab Emirates
Libya has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Consulates: Sharjah city.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
For a trip from the United Arab Emirates 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Libya
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Chad, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt admit Emirati citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Libya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Libyan embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City; there is also a consulate in Sharjah city.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.