Libya maintains the Consulate General of Libya in Palermo to provide consular services for Libyan nationals living in Palermo and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Via della Libertà, 171, 90134 Palermo, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 0914 7786662345 |
| lybia_cons_pl@foreign.gov.ly consolatogeneraledellalibiaapalermo@pec.it |
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| Head of Mission | Taher K.a. Akra, Consul General |
| Consular district | Sicily |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Italian consular list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Via della Libertà, 171 in Palermo.
- Opening hours: not published in the Italian consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Libyan consulate general in Palermo serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Libyan citizens living in Palermo and the surrounding regions of Italy. According to the Italian consular list, Taher K.a. Akra heads the office as consul general; Italy granted the exequatur in February 2022. The Italian list names 7 consular officials for this post. It is one of 2 career consular offices of Libya in Italy. Its district: Sicily. Palermo lies in the region of Sicily. The embassy in Rome is roughly 425 km away.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Libyan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Italian citizens need a visa for Libya, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August as well as on the Libyan national day, 23 October. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Rosalia, 15 July) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
Libyan nationals in urgent need of help can call +39 0914 7786662345. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Italy, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Libya in Italy
Libya in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Libya
- Milan – Consulate General
- Palermo – Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – Libya in Palermo
Where is the Libyan consulate general in Palermo?
At Via della Libertà, 171, 90134 Palermo.
What is the phone number of the Libyan consulate general in Palermo?
+39 0914 7786662345.
Which regions does the Libyan consulate general in Palermo cover?
Its consular district is Sicily, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
Who heads the Libyan consulate general in Palermo?
Taher K.a. Akra, Consul General, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Libya. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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