Find your employer of record in Libya

The policies to apply for a visa in Libya are strict and only the inhabitants of some countries can stay without it. In this case, only citizens of Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Mauritania, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey can enter without a visa.

On the other hand, people who come from Jordan can stay for 30 days. Otherwise, citizens from Turkey can stay in the country for 3 months. Likewise, foreigners coming from other countries have to apply for a visa at the Libyan diplomatic mission.

Similarly, foreigners must apply for a work visa, as without it any work they do would be illegal. Also, to obtain the employment permit the employee needs the invitation to the company that can be made by the Employer of record in Libya. On the other hand, the employment visa is valid for up to 30 days and you can renew or extend it while you are visiting the country.

In Libya there is no standard VAT rate.

Termination Process

In general, the employer can void an employment contract for reasons of business conduct, personal conduct, or employee performance. For this, it requires creating a notification with a written explanation for the employee. In this case, EOR services are suitable to perform these processes and comply with local laws.

On the other hand, when dealing with an employee who presents misconduct, you must notify him and allow him to explain the reason for his conduct. Additionally, employers can terminate the employment contract for different valid reasons, such as:

• The expiration of the contract.
• A medical disability that prevents the work of an employee.
• Criminal conviction of a worker.

On the other hand, at the end of the contract, employers have to provide a certificate stating the following:

• The date that expresses the start and completion of the work.
• Role of the worker in the company.
• Information on the salary you obtained (optional).
• The use of benefits provided by the company (optional).

Notice Period

Notice in Libya has a regular period of 30 days for the worker or the employer. Thus, this period is necessary in the following cases:

• Breach of their obligations by the employee.
• Identity forgery.
• Financial losses due to the employee.
• Failing to comply with workplace safety regulations.

Severance Pay

Companies do not provide compensation to Libyan citizens, only expatriates. Therefore, expatriate workers can receive a salary of half a year for each year of the first 5.

Probation Period

The probation period in Libya is up to 6 consecutive months.

Paid Time Offs

In general, employees can have 30 days of paid vacation per year, manageable with an Employer of Record in Libya. In the same way, it can increase to 45 days of paid vacation for employees over 59 years of age. However, the extension of time applies only to workers with at least 20 years of experience.

Public Holidays

There are 11 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 30 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

Manage this leave through PEO services, which in Libya depends on the seniority of the employee. Thus, employees are eligible for a 45-day leave when the term of illness is continuous.

Also, an employee with a non-continuing illness may apply for sick leave of 60 days per year. In addition, the employee will only receive said licenses by presenting the employer with a valid and certified medical certificate.