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Australia → Libya: do you need a visa?

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eVisa required

Libya requires an eVisa for Australia citizens before travel.

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

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    Tourist Visa

    Entry visa for tourism, recreation or visiting Libya's tourist landmarks; no work, study or joining a resident.
    Who fits: Foreign nationals visiting Libya for tourism, recreation or sightseeing who will travel under a registered Libyan tourism company and can show sufficient funds.
    Tourist must possess not less than USD 1,000 or its equivalent in a convertible currency.
    Gov fees: Fees vary by consulate and nationality; confirm locally. No fixed amount is published in the official guides. — No public fee schedule is published in the official eVisa visa-type guides. Confirm the live amount in the eVisa portal or with the responsible post before paying.
    Official source: Libya eVisa portal · Libya eVisa — Visa types · Libya eVisa — Official visa-type guides and requirements
    Libya eVisa portal https://evisa.gov.ly/

    Documents

    • Travel document issued by the competent authorities, valid for not less than 6 months and entitling the holder to return to the issuing country, plus a copy thereof
    • Copy of the tourism company's letter identifying the tourist group and the destination of the visit, uploaded to the system
    • Proof that the sponsoring tourism company is registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority and holds a delegate card
    • Proof of funds of not less than USD 1,000 or equivalent in convertible currency
    • Completed eVisa application with personal, passport, travel and accommodation details
    • Passport-style photograph and travel-document bio-data scan as requested in the portal
    • Return travel ticket details as requested in the portal

    FAQ

    Can I work or study on a tourist visa?
    No. The official guide states the tourist visa confers no right to work, to study, to join a resident, or to engage in any economic or political activity that would change the purpose.

    Do I need a Libyan sponsor?
    Yes. The sponsor must be a tourism company registered with the Passports, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority holding a delegate card, and its group/destination letter must be uploaded.

    How much money must I hold?
    The official requirement is not less than USD 1,000 or its equivalent in a convertible currency.

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