Information for Travelers

General Information

American Citizen Services (ACS) is part of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section. We provide assistance to American citizens in Libya, including passport services, notarials, registration, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, voting in U.S. elections, various federal benefits, and more. In addition, ACS assists U.S. citizens in emergency situations, including arrests, deaths, and crisis situations.

ACS is open for services to U.S. citizens, by appointment, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. ACS is closed on both U.S. and Libyan holidays. The email address is tripoliconsular@state.gov. The office phone is 218-21-335-1235, and the fax is 218-21-335-1838.

In case of an after-hours' emergency involving an American citizen, call 218-91-220-0125.

Americans residing in Libya should register with ACS so we can be aware of the number and location of American citizens in the event of an emergency. You will also be provided with up-to-date information by registering with U.S. Embassy in Tripoli.