Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting
Libya
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Libyan Visa.
- A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 60 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Libya Visa for Nigerians
Facts about Libya
Most tourists visiting Libya pick the Sahara Desert as their chosen destination. The Sahara Desert covers more than 92% of the Libyan territory. The calm and natural beauty of the desert gives tourists the liberty to enjoy a private getaway with unlimited photographic opportunities. This is a dream for adventurers and nature lovers. Archeological sites are also aplenty in the country. The country has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of these are classical ruins. All these sites are heavily visited by tourists all through the year.
The tourism industry has taken a considerable hit in recent times because of the unrest in the country. Most countries advise their citizens against all forms of travel to Libya.
Types of Libya Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 10 working days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Libya Visa
- A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 60 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Libya Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Nigerians traveling to Libya for tourism purposes can apply for the Libyan tourist visa.
- The Libyan tourist visa is valid for 30 days.
- Visitors travelling to Libya for touristic purposes are required to convert US$1,000, or equivalent, in freely convertible cash or debit the amount from a valid credit card upon arrival. Failure to do so will result in the traveler being refused entry.
- Foreigners visiting a resident, provided holding proof of sponsorship covering entire stay and those traveling as part of a paid tourist package are exempted from this.
- Proof of vaccination of yellow fever must be provided.
- The export of local currency is prohibited.
- Libya’s economy operates on a “cash-only” basis for almost all transactions, so foreigners are advised to take enough cash.
- Within three days of arrival in Libya, visitors must register at the police station closest to where they are residing.
- When in Libya, Carry proof of citizenship and valid immigration status at all times. Make contingency emergency plans and maintain situational awareness at all times.
- You may be detained for questioning if you do not have your passport with you.
- It is illegal for foreigners to take pictures of certain buildings, especially military and government facilities.
- The importation and consumption of alcohol, pornography, and pork products are illegal in Libya.
Libya Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Libyan business visa is for Nigerians traveling to Libya for business purposes.
- The Libyan business visa has two types:
- Single-entry visa: this visa is valid for 30 days.
- Multiple-entry visa: this visa is valid for 90 days.
- A temporary residency paperwork should be provided to foreigners by the host company.
- Applicants should provide invitation letter from a company that operates in Libya or other sponsors.
- For sponsored applicants, a letter from employer or sponsoring company should be provided introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Libya.
- The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Libya.
- Certificate of Business Registration of the inviting company should be submitted with other necessary documents.
Libya Visa Fees
Tourist visa
65.00 (LYD)
Business visa
65.00 (LYD)
Libya Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Nigeria
Abuja
Roseline Ukeje Close, Kyari Muhammed crescent off Justice Sowemimo street, Asokoro Abuja Nigeria.
libyaembassynigeria.com
libyanembassyng@yahoo.com
+234816 9462714