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The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli remains closed. U.S. citizens in Libya who seek emergency assistance or routine consular services should contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
U.S. citizens in Libya who are in need of emergency assistance should contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia:
Telephone: 216 (71) 107-000, press 0 and ask for the Consular Section. (Daily 8-5:00 local time)
After-Hours Emergencies : 216 (58) 575-409 or 216 (71) 107-000, press 0 and ask for the Libya Office Duty Officer
Outside of Office Hours, from Libya (WhatsApp calling enabled): +216 29 980 978
E-mail: TunisACS@state.gov
Inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya may also be directed to the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services. Callers in the United States and Canada may dial the toll free number 1-888-407-4747. Callers outside the United States and Canada may dial 1-202-501-4444.
On July 26, 2014 Embassy Tripoli went on ordered departure and staff temporarily departed due to the ongoing fighting around our embassy and the serious risks faced by our diplomatic personnel.
A core group of Embassy Tripoli personnel are currently working from the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
U.S. citizens in Libya who seek to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, U.S. passport, or other routine service should follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy Tunis website for scheduling an appointment, and review information for documentary requirements for each service, and associated fees. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis does not accept Libyan dinar for payment of any consular fees.
General Information
Webmaster_Libya@state.gov
Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya to LibyaACS@state.gov
Commercial Section
To reach the Commercial Office, please send an email to both of these addresses:
office.tripoli@trade.gov
office.cairo@trade.gov
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli remains closed. U.S. citizens in Libya who seek emergency assistance or routine consular services should contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
U.S. citizens in Libya who seek to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, U.S. passport, or other routine service should follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy Tunis website for scheduling an appointment, and review information for documentary requirements for each service, and associated fees. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis does not accept Libyan dinar for payment of any consular fees.
General Information
Webmaster_Libya@state.gov
Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Libya to LibyaACS@state.gov
Commercial Section
LibyaCommercialInquiries@state.gov
The U.S. Embassy to Libya is currently based in Tunis. Visit this link (contact page) to learn more.
Please visit this link to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.
We have a number of U.S. exchange programs that are available for Libyan students and professionals. Visit this link to learn more.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli remains closed. U.S. citizens in Libya who seek to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, U.S. passport, or other routine service should follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy Tunis website for scheduling an appointment, and review information for documentary requirements for each service, and associated fees.
For non-emergency issues and questions, please email LibyaACS@state.gov In an emergency, please contact the U.S. Embassy Tunis via: +216 71-107-000.
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Please call: 216 (71) 107-000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 216 (58) 575-409 or 216 (71) 107-000
Outside of Libya: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Outside of Office Hours, from Libya (WhatsApp calling enabled): +216 29 980 978
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