Libya has introduced an eVisa system that enables applicants from most countries to apply online for a tourist eVisa. The tourist eVisa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and permits a single entry with a maximum stay of 30 days. There are different visa categories for business, work and transit purposes. Coming in on the wrong type of visa can cause problems at the border so make sure the category matches the reason for your visit.
Before you start your application, please gather the following: a valid Australian passport with at least six months validity remaining after your intended stay; the passport must also be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel, as this will result in refused entry; recent passport-sized photographs in the specified format; a clear statement of your travel purpose and itinerary; a visa reference number from a licensed tour agent based inside Libya if you are applying for a tourist visa; and proof of sufficient funds for your stay. Please note that you must submit your actual signed passport, not a copy, as the visa is stamped directly onto the passport page.
The tourist eVisa fee is 63 USD. Application fees at the embassy may differ depending on your visa category and speed of processing. Please check with the embassy or the official eVisa website for the latest fees before applying. Prices are subject to change without notice. Don't believe in old third-party numbers
Visitors to Libya must obtain a visa from a Libyan diplomatic mission unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, in which case they do not need a visa to enter Libya. The relevant diplomatic mission for most Australians is the Embassy of Libya in Canberra, Australia. For the eVisa route, applications are made through the official Libyan eVisa website, evisa.gov.ly. Both channels require all documents to be in order before submission – incomplete applications are a frequent cause of delays.
You should apply for the visa one to two months before your travel date, but it may be expedited at the discretion of the embassy. The eVisa processing time is usually from two to fifteen business days depending on the volume of applications and their completeness. Applying well ahead of time can protect you from last minute complications, and also give you time to address any requests for additional documentation.
The tourist eVisa permits a maximum stay of 30 days per entry. Extensions are not an easy option under the current operational environment inside Libya so the only sensible course of action is to plan your exit within the original permitted period.
Your visa is tied to the specific passport submitted during the application. Renewing your passport after approval but before you travel creates a direct problem at the border. Use the same passport throughout, from initial submission through to entry – no exceptions.
Upon arrival in Libya, you are required to register your passport with a police station. Failure to do so may result in fines and problems during your stay or at the point of departure. This is a legal obligation, not optional.
The Australian Government's Smartraveller advises Australians not to travel to Libya due to armed conflict occurring across the country, including in Tripoli, where fighting can break out anywhere without warning. Australia does not have a diplomatic mission inside Libya – for any consular assistance, the Australian Embassy in Rome, Italy, handles requests. Read the full Smartraveller advisory at smartraveller.gov.au before making any commitment.
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