Libya · Skilled Worker Visa

Work Residency

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
60 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range16–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Tripoli
Single (monthly)€418
Family (monthly)€2,416
Rent 1BR (center)€167
Groceries€104
Transport pass€25
Benghazi
Single (monthly)€1,263
Family (monthly)€2,905
Rent 1BR (center)€505
Groceries€316
Transport pass€76
Misratah
Single (monthly)€714
Family (monthly)€2,052
Rent 1BR (center)€271
Groceries€178
Transport pass€43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Work Residency?

The Work Residency is an immigration pathway offered by Libya. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work Residency lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Libya?

Yes. Libya offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Libya country page.

What is the cost of living in Libya?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Tripoli: €418/mo; Benghazi: €1,263/mo; Misratah: €714/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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