United Kingdom
Libya
Libya visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassies.foreign.gov.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
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 Kingdom
- Embassy of Libya in London
Knightsbridge 15, SW1X 7LY London
- Consulate General of Libya in Salford
Furness Quay 22, M50 3XZ Salford
All missions of Libya in the United Kingdom
Libya has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: Salford.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
British 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 British citizens can stay in Libya
How long British citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for British citizens
Tunisia admits British citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Libya?
British citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Libyan embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Libyan embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there is also a consulate in Salford.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Libyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; British 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.