🇱🇾 Libya · Employer-sponsored work
Non-work residency for a specific purpose — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/decree-no-247-of-1989-on-the-executive-regulation-of-law-no-6-of-1987-organising-the-entry-residence-and-exit-of-foreigners-in-libya/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
Application fee
No direct PR path
“lei geral de entrada/residência/saída de estrangeiros; não menciona residência permanente para esta categoria”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.