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You need a visa for Libya if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Libya, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Libya Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Libya. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Libya may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Letter of invitation from Libyan sponsor required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or host accommodation letter
  • Return flight itinerary confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Libya as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Libya. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Libya. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Embassy of Libya - Washington DC Last checked 2026-08-07
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Libiya

    Last checked 2026-08-07
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Libya.

    Last checked 2026-08-07
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    Travelers may need a transit visa for Libya. Travelers should contact the nearest embassy or consulate for details.

    Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at Libya

  • Magnificent Roman columns and arches of Leptis Magna archaeological site under blue Mediterranean sky
    Leptis Magna — One of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world
  • Golden sand dunes of the Libyan Sahara Desert stretching to the horizon at sunset
    The Libyan Sahara — Vast desert landscapes and ancient rock art sites
  • Ancient Greek Temple of Zeus at Cyrene archaeological site with Corinthian columns against blue sky
    Cyrene — Ancient Greek colony with spectacular temple ruins
  • Historic Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra) of Tripoli overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and old medina
    Tripoli — Libya's capital featuring the historic Red Castle museum

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