Italy visa requirements for Libyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Libyans visiting Italy

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Italian Visa.

  • Two passport photos.
  • Correct application duly filled. 
  • A travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR30,000. 
  • A copy of onward ticket.
  • A travel itinerary including the up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
  • A hotel reservation or proof of any other accommodation. 
  • Letter of no-objection from your employer
  • Bank statements from previous months. 

Italy Visa for Libyans

Facts about Italy

Italy is well known for its delicious delicacies, a plethora of wine, its trendy fashion industry, alpine lakes, mountain ranges, luxury cars and motorcycles, diverse regional cultures and dialects. The country just seems to have it all.
 
The country has about 52.4 million tourists a year which makes Italy the fifth most visited country in the world. This number is projected to increase year-on-year.
 
Italy is the fashion capital of the world. The country has the largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world. There are high art and monument in every nook and cranny of the country. This is such a sight to behold.

Types of Italy Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days more than one year
Work visa 15 days more than 90 days

General Requirements for Italy Visa

  • Two passport photos.
  • Correct application duly filled. 
  • A travel insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR30,000. 
  • A copy of onward ticket.
  • A travel itinerary including the up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
  • A hotel reservation or proof of any other accommodation. 
  • Letter of no-objection from your employer
  • Bank statements from previous months. 
Italy Tourist visa Italy Student visa Italy Work visa

Italy Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • For the purpose of sightseeing, relaxation, and recreation Libyans need an Italian tourist visa.
  • You can also attend events and festivals asides recreation activities. 
  •  Anyone whose friends and relatives residing in Italy can visit them with this type of visa.  
  •  An invitation letter from their host should have their home address and telephone number used in the country.
  • You are expected to submit a passport with a  validity of 6 months from the date of departure.
  • Libyans cannot study in any higher institutions of learning with this visa.
  • Libyans who have a job are to provide a letter from their employer showing he/she is aware of their leave. 
  • An insurance coverage of 3,000 Euros is needed.
  •  Hotel reservations, or proof of accommodation which states whether you are staying with a host or not. 
  • A proof of your financial sufficiency, not more than six months should also be submitted.
  •  A sponsorship letter is to be written and presented at the Embassy which is known as an Affidavit of Support. 
  • A copy of the applicant's travel itinerary with up-to-date with flight departure and return dates is to be presented. 
  • A proof of their relationship with the host residing in  Italy.  
  • You are required to present a copy of your stay permit if you are non-Libyan.
  • The original copy of minors’ birth certificate is required.
  • A document that shows that you have the intention of returning back home is required. 
  • Travelers are expected to show all forms of valid identification at all times. 
  • Buying from illegal traders in the streets of Venice or Rome is an offence. Offenders can be fined.
  • Visitors are banned from using disposable plastic objects such as bags, cups, and food packagings. 
  • A small tax is imposed on tourists which is being levied on them by hotels and is usually not included in the pre-travel arrangements.
  • Euros is the acceptable currency used in Italy.

Italy Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type is meant for who have been accepted to study in a school in Italy.
  • The Italian student visa has two types depending on your study program.
  • The short-stay visa or travel visa is valid for one or more entries.
  • The short-stay visa is for a period not exceeding 90 days.
  • While the long-stay visa is for a long-stay in Italy for students for more than 90 days. 
  • Your letter of admission from the institution you have been offered admission is required. The letter will prove that you can attend lectures and write exams at school.
  • Certificates and transcripts of the schools you have previously attended is to be submitted
  • A valid passport with at least two blank pages is required. 
  • Non-citizens are to provide their residence permit. 
  • Libyan students can work part-time when school is in session and full-time when they are on break.
  • This visa can be extended to the duration of study in Italy.
  • Minors travelling without their parents need to provide a letter of consent signed both parents. 
  • You are not allowed to seek public funds while you are in Italy.
  • The visa costs €60.
  • Student visas are to be issued by an Italian embassy and consulate in your home country or permanent residence.
  • Students must register with Questura(police station), to obtain a residence permit before the intended date of entry.  
  • A police report showing you have no criminal record. 

Italy Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The visa is for Libyans seeking employment in Italy. 
  • An employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee should be provided.
  • A  copy of your Curriculum Vitae or resume detailing you are a good fit for the job.
  • Original and photocopy of the work permit issued by the Italian Immigration Office.
  • Non-Italian citizens applying for this visa are required to present a copy of their residence permit.
  • The employer has to provide a document to show no Italian was willing and qualified to take up the job you were offered.
  • Original copies of all the documents are necessary. 
  • Applicants who submit forged or fake documents will be prosecuted.
  • A request which authorizes the employer to hire a foreign worker living abroad from the ISD is needed. 
  • Each applicant's employer is expected to submit a so-called “Stay contract” (“Contratto di soggior- no”) in which she/he commits him/herself to guarantee adequate lodging for the requested worker and to fund travel costs for his/her repatriation in case of expulsion before the expiration of the contract. 
  • Once all the checks have been made by both Labour Authority (“Direzione Territoriale del Lavoro”) and local State Police offices (“Questura”), the authorization (“nulla osta”), may be delivered to the applicant's employer.
  • The residence permit is issued at the new arrival’s local police station.

Italy Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (USD)

Student visa

750.00 (USD)

Work visa

75.00 (USD)

Italy Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Libya

Location

Address

Tripoli

5-7, Rue Marie Adelaide Tripoli Libya

www.ambitalialibia.org

ambassadeasciata.tripoli@estere.it

(+218) 21 3334131/2/3 (+218) 21 3333447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mode of transport in Italy?

Italians move around in public transport. The railway networks runs through the major cities. Taxis are also available. 

What is the electricity voltage in Italy?

The standard voltage is 220 to 330 volts, with a frequency of 50HZ.

How is the climate in Italy?

Italy has a Mediterranean type of climate, which has cool, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.

What food can I eat in Italy?

 Typical Italian foods and dishes include assorted appetizers(antipasti misti), all types of pasta, risotto and pizza, soups (minestroni and zuppe) and delicious meat and fish.