🇱🇾 Libya · Family
The non-Libyan spouses and children of male and female Libyan citizens — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €246 |
| Proof of savings | €273 |
| Minimum investment | €409 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €7 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
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/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
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.
Minimum annual salary
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Work experience
Marriage to citizen
Age range
Application fee
No direct PR path
“texto legal do regulamento de execução da Lei 6/1987; não estabelece, para a via familiar, concessão de residência permanente”
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-23.