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

No — Tunisian passport holders do not need a visa for Libya. Entry is visa-free as of 2026.

Full exemption from visa requirement per Libya e-visa official portal API (exemption_type: FULL). Classified as 'Exempted Nations' on evisa.gov.ly. No stay duration published in API. Wikipedia notes visa-free but independent travel still requires local sponsor or tour operator per Libya's general tourism rules.

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Entering Libya on a Tunisian passport

→ Travel with just your valid Tunisian passport. No visa or prior application needed.

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~$25

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.

multiple entry

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~$25

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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