🇱🇾 Libya · Employer-sponsored work
Work Residency — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €27 |
| Minimum annual salary | LYD 2,400 |
| Proof of savings | €136 |
| Minimum investment | €682 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 16–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €3 |
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
How much income do I need?
You must show €27.
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.
“The work residency visa shall be granted in accordance with the period specified by virtue of the employment permit issued under the laws and regulations organising the employment of foreigners, or by virtue of a work contract”
“This visa may be extended in accordance with the period specified by the renewal of the permit or employment contract, provided that it does not exceed the validity of the travel document.”
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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.