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🇱🇾 Libya · Student

Full-time students residing in universities or other educational institutions in Libya — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€164
Minimum annual salary€205
Proof of savings€409
Minimum investment€682
Work experience2+ years
Age range18–50

Costs

Application / consular fee€14

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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/.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €164.

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 monthly income
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
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/ · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Full-time students residing in universities or other educational institutions in Libya.”

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/ · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
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/ · verified 2026-06-22

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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 2026-06-22.

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