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Changes to the visa service in Libya

A new commercial partner will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre from 12 March

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

From 12th March 2014 our new commercial partner Teleperformance Ltd will take over the running of our Visa Application Centre in Tripoli. In addition we are making the following changes to the visa service that we offer. These changes are as follows:

  • The Priority Visa Service will increase to £100, payable in Libyan Dinar.

  • It will be possible to pay your visa application fee and any additional services that you wish to take up online or at the Visa Application Centre by cash or card payment.

  • Opening hours will be 08.30 – 15.30, Sunday to Thursday.

Further details on all of the services, including eligibility criteria, will be available on the website when you book your appointment.

We will work closely with our Commercial Partners to ensure continuity of service during the transition period.

Published 3 March 2014