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How to get a Libya visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Libya.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Libya.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Libya for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Libya must carry a valid passport.
- Visa applicants need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Libya.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination is needed.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Business visa
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Libya for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Libyan company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Where to apply
Libya embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
Accra
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the currency used in Libya?
The currency used in Libya is the Libyan dinar.
How rich is Libya?
Libya’s per capita income stood at almost $12,000, making Libya the wealthiest country in Africa. But by 2016, however, five years into its civil war, the average Libyan earned just more than $5,000 per year.
How safe is Libya to travel to?
Libya is not very safe for tourists. The serious political unrest and instability there caused by the ongoing civil war has led governments of most nations to advise their citizens against travelling to Libya.
What is the capital of Libya?
Tripoli is the capital of Libya and also its largest city.