Libya visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting Libya

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

  • Visitors who wish to travel to Libya are required to obtain their visas from the Libyan Diplomatic  Mission unless they are from countries exempted from using a visa to gain entry. 
  • Visitors are expected to convert their currencies to US $1000, or an equivalent, whether in a freely convertible cash or to debit the amount from a valid card. 
  •  A copy of an invitation letter showing the proof covering the visitor’s expenses during the duration of his/her stay.
  • Entry and transit is refused to Israeli citizens
  • Entry is also denied to citizens of Bangladesh, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan. 
  • Travel documents duly completed.
  • Evidence showing proof of visit to Israel. 
  • A copy of the letter issued by the Libyan Diplomatic Immigration authorities. 
  • Proof of applicant's accommodation.
  • A fully completed Libya Visa application. 
  • A proof of financial support covering the duration of stay.
  • A copy of travel itinerary.  

Libya Visa for Algerians

Facts about Libya

Most tourists visiting Libya pick the Sahara Desert as their chosen destination. The Sahara Desert covers more than 92% of the Libyan territory. The calm and natural beauty of the desert gives tourists the liberty to enjoy a private getaway with unlimited photographic opportunities. This is a dream for adventurers and nature lovers. Archeological sites are also aplenty in the country. The country has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of these are classical ruins. All these sites are heavily visited by tourists all through the year.
 
The tourism industry has taken a considerable hit in recent times because of the unrest in the country. Most countries advise their citizens against all forms of travel to Libya.

Types of Libya Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Transit visa 5 days to 15 days 14 days
Business visa 15 days 45 days
Tourist visa 10-12 days 30

General Requirements for Libya Visa

  • Visitors who wish to travel to Libya are required to obtain their visas from the Libyan Diplomatic  Mission unless they are from countries exempted from using a visa to gain entry. 
  • Visitors are expected to convert their currencies to US $1000, or an equivalent, whether in a freely convertible cash or to debit the amount from a valid card. 
  •  A copy of an invitation letter showing the proof covering the visitor’s expenses during the duration of his/her stay.
  • Entry and transit is refused to Israeli citizens
  • Entry is also denied to citizens of Bangladesh, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan. 
  • Travel documents duly completed.
  • Evidence showing proof of visit to Israel. 
  • A copy of the letter issued by the Libyan Diplomatic Immigration authorities. 
  • Proof of applicant's accommodation.
  • A fully completed Libya Visa application. 
  • A proof of financial support covering the duration of stay.
  • A copy of travel itinerary.  
Libya Transit visa Libya Business visa Libya Tourist visa

Libya Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is required from Algerians visiting for tourism reasons. 
  • You are required to submit two copies of a fully completed Libya Visa application. 
  •  You are expected to have two recent photo passports while applying for a Libya visa. 
  • As a tourist going to Libya for a temporary visit, you are expected to submit a scanned copy of your passport’s bio page.  
  • A  list detailing the number of places which you intend to visit during the duration of your stay in Libya. 
  • A proof of your current profession would be expected to be included with other documents while applying for a Libya Visa. 
  • Your passport’s validity should be at least six months even when you leave Libya. 
  • Your passport shouldn’t have an Israeli stamp ( passports with Israeli stamps are denied entry). 
  • One of the required document includes a copy of at least two blank pages. 
  • You will have to apply for a visa approval at the Immigration department, which usually takes about 48 hours. The approval is known as visa number reference. 
  • With the Visa approval, you can obtain the actual visa stamp when you send a copy of the visa approval to the embassy. 
  • You are to submit evidence of a vaccination to indicate you are yellow fever-free. 
  • Non-USA citizens are expected to provide a copy of their green cards. 

Libya Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Transit Visa is granted to travellers seeking to cross Libya border to border along the coast.
  • You are allowed to use a transit visa for tourism purposes.
  • The transit visa only allows you to camp wherever is suitably safe, or visit along the coast. 
  • You will have to send in your documents 10 days before your entry or transit to Libya. 
  • As a traveller, you must have a transit visa approval from the immigration department before your visa transit application is valid. 
  • A document showing your date of arrival and departure to Libya is required. 
  • A scanned copy of your passport’s bio page is also required. 
  • The validity of your passport should be at least six months for when you intend to leave Libya. 
  • The transit visa approval is only valid for about 30 days, you are allowed to enter any day within this month. 
  • Passports with Israeli stamps are denied entry upon arrival.  

Libya Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business Visa or "mission visa" is required for Algerians(visitors) who intend to visit Libya for the purpose of doing business.
  • In addition to tourist and transit visas, Libyan governments are also authorized to provide business services for those wishing to invest in the tourism sector and in tourism-related projects.
  • The Lybian Business visas are usually granted without any issues, but there are occasions where some applications are refused by the Immigration Department.
  • Paid fees will be refunded if the visa application is not approved.
  • The Lybian Business Visas are of two types namely: Single-entry visa and Multiple-entries visa.
  • The Lybian Single-entry visa is valid for 45days from the date of its issuance. However, the business visa approval used to obtain the stamp on arrival is valid only for 30 days. In both cases the visa allows the holder to stay one month in Libya.
  • The Lybian Multiple-entry visa: there are two types of multiple visas: one is valid for 3 months, and the other for 6 months. Both types allow the holder to enter and exit Libya as many times as desired within the specified validity period.
  • Single-entry visa:  once the visa approval is secured from the Immigration Department in Tripoli, the approval will be used to obtain the visa on arrival at the airport.
  • Multiple-entry visas cannot be obtained on arrival. Instead, the authorization number or the approval will be sent to the embassy of your choice to secure the visa from the embassy, where you will also need to provide the above required documents.
  • The visa approval must be used within one month of issue, and if the stamp is obtained on arrival then a fee of 100 Libyan dinars needs to be paid to the immigration authority at the airport (only applies to one-month business visa). The fee for a 6-month visa is paid to the embassy.
  • Single-entry visa cannot be extended to a 3- or 6-months visa once in Libya, nor the latter can be obtained once in Libya. Exit from the country is required before securing a second entry visa. However, a one-month visa can be extended by only one month while still in Libya.
  • The multiple visa usually takes around two weeks to process, but sometimes the approval or the visa number takes longer to be faxed to the appropriate embassy. This requires the need to apply well in advance to allow for unexpected delays.
  •  One Single-entry business visa cost about $300 USD, One 3-months  Multiple-entry is $475.00 and One 6-months Multiple-entry is $590.00.

Libya Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Transit visa

(USD)

Business visa

300.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

105.87 (USD)

Libya Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Algeria

Location

Address

Mauritius

John Kennedy Avenue Floreal Mauritius

libyambass@orange.mu

(+230) 686 1801 (+230) 686 2517

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Libya?

Libya was about 6.235 million in population as of 2017 census. And 6,795,581 as of 2019. The country is equivalent to 0.09% of the world population.

Are Libyans friendly to foreigners?

The local community of Libyan people are very friendly,  but Libya can be boring for foreigners.

What currency is being spent in Libya?

The currency spent in Libya is called The Libya Dinar.