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United Arab Emirates to Libya visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Libya. UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa required, and Libya's official eVisa API shows UAE passports are not exempt but can apply online. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder needs a visa before traveling to Libya. UAE MoFA lists all UAE passport types, including normal passports, as Visa Required for Libya and warns UAE nationals against traveling to Libya at present. Libya's official eVisa data supports the online route: the countries endpoint lists United Arab Emirates with exemption_type NONE and can_apply_online 1, and an adult regular-passport eligibility check returns not banned and not exempted. The public API also lists Regular passport and Electronic Visa as available options. Use the official eVisa portal for the application and follow the terms shown there. Official checked sources do not publish a fixed UAE-specific tourist fee, validity, entry count, or stay limit in the public data; confirm these live during the application rather than relying on older secondary summaries. UAE MoFA says tourist stay is according to the period specified by tourism companies and that the passport must be valid for at least six months. It also advises travelers to carry required documents and funds. Treat tour-operator sponsorship, escort arrangements, and any security restrictions as trip-specific requirements to confirm with the Libyan sponsor/operator and official portal rather than as universal public eVisa terms.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMCONFIRM DURING APPLICATIONLast verified 2026-06-19
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Electronic Visa via Libya official eVisa portal
Maximum stay
As specified on the issued visa / by tourism company arrangements
per entry
Entries
Confirm during application
from issue date
Visa fee
Confirm on official portal checkout
consular fee only
Processing time
Varies; apply well in advance
standard track
Validity
As specified on the issued visa
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm the travel advisory and visa need
UAE MoFA warns UAE nationals against traveling to Libya at present and lists normal passports as Visa Required. Do not travel without a pre-arranged visa and current security advice.
· Visa Required· UAE MoFA warning
/02
Check official eVisa eligibility
Use the Libya eVisa portal. The official API lists United Arab Emirates as not exempt and able to apply online for an electronic visa with a regular passport.
· can_apply_online: 1
/03
Prepare official-portal documents
Have a passport valid for at least six months, a clear personal photo, passport scan, travel or invitation details, and any funds or sponsor documents requested by the portal or tourism company.
· 6-month passport· Portal checklist
/04
Apply on the official eVisa portal
Submit the application at evisa.gov.ly, using details that match your UAE passport exactly. Confirm the fee, entries, validity, and stay period shown before payment or submission.
· evisa.gov.ly· Confirm live terms
/05
Allow extra processing time
The checked official public data does not publish a guaranteed UAE-specific processing time. Apply well ahead of travel and wait for the issued visa before booking non-refundable arrangements.
· Apply early
/06
Travel with the issued visa terms
Carry the printed or digital approval required by the portal, funds and documents requested for travel, and any Libyan sponsor or operator details. Follow the stay and entry conditions printed on the issued visa.
· Carry approval· Follow issued terms
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Libya · Electronic Visa via Libya official eVisa portal
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredUAE passport valid at least 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved Libya eVisa / electronic visa before travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent personal photo and passport scan requested by the portal
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
ConditionalInvitation, sponsor, tourism-company or itinerary details if requested
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of required funds and supporting documents requested by the portal
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredPrinted or saved copy of the approved electronic visa
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedAccommodation and travel itinerary details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedConfirmed onward/return flight booking
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance and current security advisory review
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Libya official eVisa portal (checked 2026-06-19)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Libya eVisa portal feeConfirm at checkoutPublic official sources checked do not publish a fixed UAE-specific amount; secondary portal walkthroughs have reported USD 63, but travelers should verify live
Sponsor / operator supportVariesOnly if required by the trip, operator, or portal
Tour package / ground supportVaries by itineraryConfirm requirements and costs with the Libyan sponsor or tourism company
Total estimateConfirm on portalVariesincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Buffered timeline
Apply several weeks ahead
Use extra lead time for document, sponsor, portal, and security-advisory changes before departure.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE normal passports are visa required
UAE MoFA lists Libya as Visa Required for normal UAE passports and all other UAE passport types.
High
/02
Official eVisa API permits online application
The Libya eVisa country data lists United Arab Emirates with can_apply_online 1 and exemption_type NONE.
High
/03
Eligibility check is not exempt but not banned
For an adult regular UAE passport, the official eligibility endpoint returned not banned and not exempted.
High
/04
Tourism terms are trip-specific
UAE MoFA says tourist stay is according to the period specified by tourism companies, so travelers should confirm sponsor/operator arrangements.
Medium
/05
Security advisory is significant
UAE MoFA warns UAE nationals against traveling to Libya at present, so the visa answer should not be treated as travel-safety clearance.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
United Arab Emirates to Libya route rechecked
Added checked-date and replaced secondary-source assumptions with UAE MoFA and Libya official eVisa API data. Kept the eVisa verdict, confirmed UAE can apply online and is not exempt, and softened unsupported fee, stay, validity, escort, and entry-restriction claims.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder enter Libya without a visa?
No. UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Required for Libya, and the Libya eVisa API lists UAE as not exempt.
Is there a visa on arrival for UAE citizens?+
Can UAE citizens apply online?+
How much does the Libya eVisa cost and how long does it take?+
How long can I stay and how long is the eVisa valid?+
Is it safe for UAE nationals to travel to Libya?+
/11 — Passport tools

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