🇱🇾 Libya · Naturalisation
Law No. (24) of 2010 on provisions of Libyan nationality — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 10+ years |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/law-no-24-of-2010-on-provisions-of-libyan-nationality/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
Age range
Years to citizenship
“Law No. (24) of 2010, Article (9): conditions for granting Libyan nationality include '3. He must be a continuous legal resident of Libya for ten years from his date of entry, and have a legal and proven source of income.'”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Libya routes
Business Visas — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Official Visa — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Non-work residency for a specific purpose — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Work Residency — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)The non-Libyan spouses and children of male and female Libyan citizens — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Non-work residency visa through dependency — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Visa For a Non-Libyan Spouse — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Journalist Visa — Libya: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Naturalisation programs →
More about emigrating to Libya →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.