Tripoli
British Embassy Tripoli
The British Embassy in Tripoli maintains and develops relations between the UK and Libya.
Our mission is to support Libya in becoming a stable, secure and prosperous state. Our teams in Libya cover a range of issues, including diplomatic engagement; education and culture; security and defence; trade and investment; climate change and energy; and development assistance.
The British Embassy Tripoli does not provide consular services. If you are in Libya you can contact the British Embassy Tunis.
If you are travelling in Libya, see our Libya travel advice.
Getting help
If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.
We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone鈥檚:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who鈥檚 died
Get an emergency travel document
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you鈥檙e abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can鈥檛 get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
Apply online for an emergency travel document.
If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before
If you鈥檙e not sure, check if you鈥檙e a British citizen.
If you鈥檙e not a British citizen but think you may be eligible,聽 to apply for an emergency travel document.
Development work in Libya
- to explore international development projects funded by the UK government by country and sector
- Libya and the UK updates, news and events from the UK government in Libya
Our people
Contact us
British Embassy Tripoli
Tripoli
Libya
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