United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of Libya: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Libya apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the United Arab Emirates visa from Libya
Libyan citizens must apply online for an e-Visa before any stay in the United Arab Emirates. The application goes through the official portal of the UAE authorities: wait until the visa has been approved and received before you travel.
For holders of a passport from Libya, access to the United Arab Emirates requires an electronic visa granted before the trip. This guide explains the online application, the files to upload, the processing time to plan for and the unofficial websites to be wary of.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Libyan travelers must have an approved e-Visa before going to the United Arab Emirates. This electronic visa is tied to the passport entered in the application, and that is the passport to travel with. The permitted length of stay is set when the visa is issued; rely on the document you receive, not on a figure heard elsewhere.
How much does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates cost from Libya?
The official fee for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for the United Arab Emirates really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Documents required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation
Documents and fees
A scan of the passport's photo page and a recent passport photo are usually requested; other supporting documents, such as a hotel booking, may be added. The precise list and the fee amount are published on the official portal, as no verified fee is available here. Your passport must also remain valid for the whole stay.
How to apply for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates from Libya
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Go to the official portal of the UAE authorities and start by checking the conditions set for Libyan passports. Then open the application, copy your details exactly as they appear in the passport, attach the required files and pay online. The decision is sent electronically; if it is positive, download and print the visa.
Where do you apply for a visa for the United Arab Emirates from Libya?
An e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Libya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Libya but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
No verified processing time is available here, so keep a comfortable margin and check the estimate on the official portal. Entry conditions can change, which is why it is worth reviewing them just before applying. Once you have the visa, keep a paper copy and a digital copy for check-in and immigration control.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Some official-looking websites offer to fill in the application for you for high fees: check the portal's address before entering any data or paying. Other common mistakes include a non-compliant photo, an error in the passport number and a flight booked before the visa has arrived. Do not confuse the visa's validity with the permitted length of stay either.
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Other visa types for United Arab Emirates
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
- UAE Government Portal: Entry visas
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteTo confirm
Job Seeker / Exploration visa
Work visa
Duration
60-120 days
Price
200–400 AED
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
800 AED
Processing time
7 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Residence visa (dependant)
Family reunification
Duration
2-3 years
Price
300–1,200 AED
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Golden Visa (10-year residency)
Investor visa
Duration
10 years
Price
1,200–2,300 AED
Processing time
30 days
Official websiteVerified
Green Visa (5-year residency)
Work visa
Duration
5 years
Price
700–1,300 AED
Processing time
30 days
Official websiteVerified
Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad)
Work visa
Duration
1 year
Price
300–800 AED
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement visa (5-year, age 55+)
Retirement visa
Duration
5 years (renewable)
Price
700–1,600 AED
Processing time
30 days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
96 hours
Price
200 AED
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Employment Residence visa (employer-sponsored)
Work visa
Duration
2-3 years (renewable)
Price
400–1,000 AED
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Medical treatment visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
200–900 AED
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
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