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Friday, April 11, 2025

Decision No. 137-2024 on the realignment of routine visa services

Government of National Unity

Decision No. 137-2024

New Regulations for the Entry and Exit of Foreigners from Libya 

SUMMARY

Article (2)

The types of entry visas to Libya for foreign nationals are defined as follows:

  • Single entry visa.
  • Multiple entry visa.
  • Block visa.
  • Transit visa.
  • Exit visa).
  • Residence/work permit visa.  

Article (3)

ONE) Visa Fees:

  • Multiple exit re-entry visa – LYD 1,000.
  • Transit visa – LYD 100.
  • Extension of transit visa – LYD 100.
  • Tourist, visit, temporary mission visa – LYD 300. (void effective 30 June 2026).
  • Extension of visit/mission visa – LYD 100.
  • Visa on arrival – LYD 1,000.
  • Work visa – LYD 300.
  • Block visa – LYD 100./per person
  • Residence/Work Permit fee (first issuance and extension) - LYD 500./per year.
  • Non-Employment residence visa – LYD 300./per year
  • Final exit visa – LYD 50.

TWO) Residence Permit Issuance/Renewal, Penalties:

  • Expedited transaction fee – LYD 50.
  • Registration upon entry, within one week – LYD 100.
  • Work permit card*– LYD 50.
  • Re-issuance of lost work permit card – LYD 150.
  • Re-issuance of torn/worn-out work permit card – LYD 100.
  • Fine for Overstaying – LYD 500./per month

Date of Issuance : 14.03.2024

         (*) Work Permit Card program has not yet launched. Currently, work permit stickers are being affixed directly to passport pages.

Below is the link to the full text of the Decision (The Law Society of Libya website):

https://lawsociety.ly/legislation/%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-137-%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A9-2024-%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A/

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