Libya visa for Australians
eVisa (apply online)
Obtain the approved electronic visa before travel.
Australia · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Tourist Visa · Rule supported by recorded sources
- Recorded fee
- Not confirmed
- Stay allowance
- Not confirmed
- Processing
- Up to 7 days
- Visa usage window
- Not confirmed
Residence, a supporting visa or another condition may change this route. Review consequential conditions before applying
Reviewed 6 October 202619 sources · Medium confidenceLibya eVisaSources and verification
Who this applies to, and exceptions
What can change this answer
Holding another visa or a residence permit, your age or your port of entry can open a different route.
These routes are conditional. Every stated requirement must be met; selecting a document does not confirm eligibility.
- Conditional · eVisa (apply online)
The confirmed electronic route is for Misurata (MRA) and Mitiga (MJI). Obtain the appropriate advance permission for another port.
- Specified ports: MRA · MJI
- Conditional · eVisa (apply online)
For the tourism product, use a registered tourism company with a delegate card and upload its letter identifying the group and visit destination.
- Conditional · eVisa (apply online)
Obtain a security letter from the Libyan immigration authority before travel.
- Conditional · No visa needed
A valid Libyan re-entry permit exempts its holder from a visa; other entry checks still apply.
- The document must be valid on entry.
- Conditional · Visa on arrival
A child of a Libyan citizen can obtain an arrival visa at MRA/MJI with a birth certificate stamped by the Libyan embassy and translated into Arabic.
- Specified ports: MRA · MJI
- Conditional · Visa on arrival
A spouse of a Libyan citizen can obtain an arrival visa at MRA/MJI with an embassy-stamped Arabic translation of the marriage certificate showing marital status.
- Specified ports: MRA · MJI
Arrange sponsor and security clearance; use the approved eVisa at MJI or MRA.
Sources for this rule
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Why we say this (4)
“Your Country is Eligible you can apply for visa now.”
Quoted from Libya eVisa · Destination government · checked 5 Oct 2026
“Passengers can obtain an e-visa before departure at https://evisa.gov.ly/ if they arrive at Misurata (MRA) and Tripoli Mitiga (MJI).”
Quoted from Emirates / Timatic · Airline data (Timatic) · checked 6 Oct 2026
“The sponsor (the tourism company) must be registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority and must hold a delegate card.”
Quoted from Libya eVisa · Destination government · checked 10 Oct 2026
“Visitors must have a security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities.”
Quoted from Emirates / Timatic · Airline data (Timatic) · checked 6 Oct 2026
History of this rule(1)
This passport follows the general rule for this destination; its history is shown.
- eVisa (apply online)Embassy visa neededChecked against official sources
How to apply, step by step
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Check passport and port
Choose nationality, age and ordinary passport in the official checker. Check the separate air-entry restrictions and permitted airports.
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Arrange sponsorship
Ask the registered tourism company for its group and destination letter and arrange the required immigration security permission.
- 3
Create an account
Select Individual. Agency and Company account buttons are currently disabled. Complete the requested account steps.
- 4
Complete the application
Enter accurate personal, passport, purpose and contact details, then upload the supporting documents.
- 5
Pay and retain the decision
Review the displayed charge before payment. The decision is sent by email; save the approved document for presentation on arrival.
Before you travel
Health notices
US entry guidance states that foreign visitors staying more than 14 days need an HIV test. Confirm the test timing, accepted facility and current applicability with the visa authority.
Check again before travel; we will review this on 6 November 2026.
Documents to prepare
Documents whose scope matches the base route. Review the additional conditions below.
eVisaGuides
Base-route documents
- Passport or return-entitling travel document valid at least 6 months, with a copy.Libya eVisa: https://evisa.gov.ly/visa-types?type=tourist · 2026-10-10
- Registered tourism company with delegate card; upload its letter naming the group and visit destination.Libya eVisa: https://evisa.gov.ly/visa-types?type=tourist · 2026-10-10
- At least USD 1000 or equivalent convertible currency.Libya eVisa: https://evisa.gov.ly/visa-types?type=tourist · 2026-10-10
This list excludes mission requirements and conditions that need confirmation.
Requirements by application location and circumstance
These are conditional requirements, not a checklist for everyone. Choosing a city does not establish the mission’s jurisdiction over your residence.
Confirm whether the condition applies
Immigration security letter where applicable; verify any nationality or age exemption. · Applies to most foreign visitors; passport and port exceptions exist.
How much the Libya visa costs for Australians
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Recorded amount for this route
- Not confirmed
- Total of itemised fees
- Not confirmed
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
Stay, validity and entries
- Stay per entry
- Not confirmed
- Visa usage window
- Not confirmed
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Entries
- Not confirmed
- Extension in country
- Possible
Entry and health rules
These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference
Proof of funds: Required
Tourist eVisa: carry at least USD 1,000 or equivalent in a convertible currency. This is travel funding, not a visa fee.
Payment, transit and practical tips
- Emergency numbers
- General 1415 · Ambulance 191
- eSIM availability
- Libyana offers eSIM for compatible devices, online or through service centres; the published activation price is LYD 10. Visitor identity and activation eligibility must be confirmed.
- Cash declaration
- Customs lists USD 30000 on entry, USD 5000 on exit and LYD 1000 in either direction, with a declaration above those amounts. UK guidance says USD 10000 in either direction and no dinar export. Declare above the lower applicable threshold and obtain written guidance before taking dinars out. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
- Duty-free allowance
- Customs describes relief for non-resident personal belongings, jewellery up to LYD 10000 and small new goods up to LYD 500. Tobacco quantities on the page need clarification before use in a calculator.
- Medicines
- Customs mentions personal-use medicines but does not establish the permit process or quantity limit for controlled medicines.
- Registration after arrival
- Register at the nearest police station within 3 days. UK guidance says one week; the shorter period is retained. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
- Leaving the country
- For Turkish visitors who exceed their visa stay, the MFA says an exit visa must be obtained from the Passport Authority. The general penalty tariff is unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Libya visa for Australians?
Not confirmed. See the fee breakdown and its components below.
How long can Australians stay in Libya?
Not confirmed
How long does the Libya visa take?
Published processing time for this product: Up to 7 days.
What documents do I need for the Libya visa?
Passport or return-entitling travel document valid at least 6 months, with a copy.; Registered tourism company with delegate card; upload its letter naming the group and visit destination.; At least USD 1000 or equivalent convertible currency..
Sources and verification
Every rule on this page comes from the sources below. Dates show when the data was added, last changed and last reviewed.
- Added
- 1 Apr 2026
- Last changed
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last reviewed
- 6 Oct 2026
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- 11.US Department of State (opens in a new tab)
travel.state.gov · Government travel advice
Recorded check:
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- 13.Libyan Consulate General in Manchester (opens in a new tab)
embassies.foreign.gov.ly · Government
Recorded check:
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- 15.Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority (opens in a new tab)
lpa.gov.ly · Government
Recorded check:
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- 19.Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab)
mfa.gov.tr · Government travel advice
Recorded check:
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