How to get a Libya visa from Egypt

• Foreigners applying for this visa do so with the intention of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation during their time in the country.
• Egyptians who have been invited to Libya by their friends or relatives who hold permanent residence are eligible to apply for this visa.
• A letter of invitation from your host in the country should be provided. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must state the duration of the applicant’s visit.
• Minors applying for this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate carrying both names of their parents.
• You are allowed to attend festivals and events of your choice in the country.
• If you are employed, a letter from your employer certifying your employment should be provided. Valid contact information of the company should be included in the letter.
• Applicants of this visa are not allowed to be gainfully employed during their time in the country.
• Travelers are advised to receive vaccination against yellow fever before leaving for Libya.

• Applicants of this visa are businessmen and businesswomen who have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in the country.
• Business travelers can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
• During your visit to the country, you are allowed to attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to your profession.
• The inviting company must provide a letter of invitation which must be addressed to “The Embassy of Libya”. The letter must contain details of the applicant and the duration of the applicant’s visit.
• If you are employed, a letter from your employer is required. The letter must state the job position, salary level, and length of the applicant’s employment.
• Proof of previous trade relations between the host company and the sending company should be provided, if any.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to receive payment for the services they render while they are in the country.
• Receipt of payment of visa application fee should be submitted during the visa application process.
• Foreigners should receive vaccination against yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles, and polio before traveling to the country.

• Libyan transit visa is for those who want to transit through the shore or port of Libya.
• The visa is valid for 30 days, starting from the day of its issuance with a duration of 14 days stay.
• Your international passport must be valid for at least six months
• This visa does not require a guide unless it is specially requested for.
• Transit visa cannot be used for work, tourism or business purpose.
• Travelers transiting across the border of Libya can stop at any coast in the country to camp if it is considered suitable and safe for camping.
• You are to ensure that your passport does not contain an Israeli visa stamp.
• Retainment of at least two pages must be reserved for stamps.
• The visa fee must be made in your local currency and must be paid directly to the Libyan consular in your country.

Tourists are advised to not travel to Libya due to the ongoing fighting and deteriorating security situation throughout the country.

Libya is best known for its ancient Greek and Roman ruins and the Sahara Desert landscapes.

Libya has managed to keep its traditional folk culture, almost all Libyans are Berber and Arab.