🇱🇾Libya Visa for Niger Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa30 days max stay

Niger passport holders can apply online for a Libya e-Visa before travel. Unlike an eTA, this is an actual visa — just issued digitally — so no embassy visit is needed for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

E-visa available online via evisa.gov.ly (can_apply_online: true, exemption_type: NONE). Tourist e-visa: 30-day stay, 90-day validity, single entry, fee USD 63.

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How Niger citizens apply for a Libya visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗

Libya visa cost for Niger citizens

Libya e-Visa (tourist, single entry)

Fee not published by Libya

90 days validity, stay up to 30 days (single entry)official source
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Libya visa types

Libya Electronic Tourist Visa (E-Visa)

Issued to foreign nationals for tourism purposes via the official Libya e-visa portal. All tourists must be accompanied by a licensed Libyan tourism officer for the duration of their stay; independent travel is not permitted.

30 dayssingle entry2-7d processingonline

Available to most nationalities (can_apply_online: true) via evisa.gov.ly portal. Visa is delivered by email. Not available to nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Chad, Bangladesh, South Sudan, and Zaire (historical) - those must apply at a Libyan embassy. Visa-free nationals (Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Malaysia, Benin) do not require this visa. The USD 63 fee and 30-day stay/90-day validity parameters are confirmed by the evisa.gov.ly portal but not directly stated in the API countries endpoint.

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Libya Business Visa

Issued to foreign nationals for conducting business activities in Libya, including meetings, conferences, and commercial negotiations. Requires sponsorship from a Libyan company.

2-7d processing

Applied for through Libyan embassies and consulates. Fee structure per Embassy of Libya in Washington DC: US citizens - $160/year (multiple entry, 1 year); Non-US citizens - $150 (single entry, 30 days), $200 (multiple entry, 90 days), $350 (multiple entry, 180 days). Requires sponsorship letter from a Libyan company. Final approval comes from Libyan authorities in Tripoli and typically takes 'a couple of days' plus postal transit time.

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Libya Entry Visa (Consular / Embassy-Issued)

General short-stay entry visa for tourism, visiting, and short business trips, issued in person through Libyan embassies and consulates for nationals who apply via a diplomatic mission rather than the online e-visa portal.

Consular entry-visa fee tiers published by the Embassy of Libya in Ottawa (Canada): 1-month single entry CAD 102.50 (approx USD 75), 3-month CAD 205 (approx USD 150), 6-month CAD 410 (approx USD 300). Requires an original passport valid at least 6 months, completed visa form, two 50mm x 70mm photos, payment by certified cheque/money order, and a prepaid return envelope. All applications are vetted and finally approved by Libyan authorities in Tripoli. Entry to Libya is generally required within 45 days of visa issuance. Distinct from the online tourist e-visa (evisa.gov.ly); this is the embassy-issued sticker visa for applicants who cannot or do not use the e-visa portal. Passports showing prior travel to Israel are not accepted.

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Other Libya visa categories (6)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Libya. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Libya Work Visa

Issued to foreign nationals intending to work in Libya, requiring a work contract or sponsorship from a Libyan employer.

Work Visa is listed in the Libya e-visa portal API (integration key: 3) but has status 'currently unavailable' as of March 2024. Applications must be made through Libyan diplomatic missions. Exact fees, duration, and requirements are not published on official sources.

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Libya Diplomatic and Official Visa

Issued to accredited government officials, diplomats, and their dependents traveling on official government business to Libya.

Applied for through Libyan embassies. In the United States, requires a diplomatic note from the U.S. Department of State. Specific fees, validity, and stay duration are not published on official sources.

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Non-Libyan Spouse Visa

Issued to foreign nationals who are married to Libyan citizens, allowing them to reside in or visit Libya.

2-7d processing

Fee of $25 per Embassy of Libya in Washington DC. Requires documentation of marriage to a Libyan national. Additional requirements include valid passport, completed application form, passport photo, and prepaid return envelope. Stay duration and validity not specified on official source.

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Libya Journalist Visa

Issued to accredited journalists and media personnel intending to travel to Libya for reportage, documentary work, or media coverage.

Applied for through Libyan embassies. Requires a support letter from the applicant's publication or broadcaster and valid media credentials. Fees, validity, and stay duration are not specified on official sources. Final approval must come from Libyan authorities.

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Investor Residence Visa (Investment Promotion Law No. 9, 2010)

Granted to approved foreign investors with active investment projects in Libya under Investment Promotion Law No. 9 of 2010, providing renewable residence and multiple entry/exit rights.

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Authorized under Article 12(7) of Investment Promotion Law No. 9 of 2010 published by the Economic Development Authority. Grants approved foreign investors residence visas renewable for 5 years (duration of the investment project) and multiple exit/re-entry visas. No minimum investment amount is specified in the law for this visa benefit. Does not apply to oil and gas sector projects (Article 27). This is a residence benefit tied to an active, approved investment project - not a standalone golden visa or formal RBI program.

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Entry Visa for Libyan Nationals Holding Foreign Passports

Issued to persons of Libyan nationality or origin who travel on a foreign passport, granting them the right to enter Libya.

single entry2-7d processing

Per the Embassy of Libya in Washington DC: USD 25 for a 90-day validity single-entry visa, or USD 160 for a 365-day validity multiple-entry visa. Requires a valid passport (6+ months), a copy of the applicant's Libyan passport, a copy of a national ID or driver's license, an electronic birth certificate, and two passport photos. This is a distinct category for Libyan-origin dual nationals; it is not a residence or citizenship document. Final approval comes from authorities in Libya.

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Libya visa for Niger citizens — FAQ

Do Niger citizens need a visa for Libya?

Yes, but it can be completed entirely online — no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.

What documents do Niger citizens need for Libya?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Libya visa category — check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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