Employer-Sponsored Work Visa and Residence (تأشيرة عمل وإقامة)
Employer-Sponsored Work Visa and Residence is a residence route in Libya (Werk). Residence only via sponsorship by a Libyan employer (mainly oil/gas, NGOs, contractors) with work permit from Ministry of Labour. No investor, independent-means or retirement routes. Split government (Tripoli/East).
Requirements at a glance
How holders are taxed
Residence-based; employment income tax ~5–10% plus jihad tax; enforcement unclear.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | Employer-sponsored only |
| Belasting | Residence-based; employment income tax ~5–10% plus jihad tax; enforcement unclear. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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