Live in Libya while having a job in France

Can I live in Libya and work remotely for a company in France?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Do you need a visa for the country you are visiting?
  2. Will you need to register as a resident in the country you are visiting?
  3. Will you need a work permit in the country you are visiting?
  4. Will you need to provide a company to sponsor you for work in the country you are visiting?

For more information, please contact our business partners in France.

How to find remote work in France while living in Libya?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Libya. For that we suggest you to apply to the French government websites. They provide several job vacancies. You can find the French government website by clicking here.

Once you have found a suitable job in France, you can then apply for a visa. But first, you need to know what visa you will require.

How to find remote work in France?
You need to have a valid visa to work in France. You will need to get a French working visa, and you can get it by applying to the French embassy in Libya.
You can find the address of the French embassy in Libya by clicking here.
The visa application process is not that difficult. You need to fill in the online application form, and you can do that by clicking here.
You will need to provide the following details:
Your personal information
Your passport details
Your skills
Your salary expectations
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation message by email. You will also receive a confirmation message on your phone.
If you are eligible for the visa, you will then need to pay the visa application fee. You can do that by clicking here.
Once you have paid the visa application fee, you will need to pay the visa fee.
You will then need to wait for the visa to be processed. The processing time is usually between 2-6 weeks.

How to get paid in Libya when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Libya even if you are working for a company in France, however , you need to be careful about the work permit.

If you are a citizen of Libya, you can get paid in Libya even if you are working for a company in France. However, you need to be careful about the work permit.
I have been working remotely for a French company for the past 2 years. I am a French citizen and my company is based in France. I am a Libyan citizen and I work in Libya.

How do taxes work in Libya if I’m working remotely for a company Libya?

When working remotely in Libya for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is essential to make sure that you’re aware of the rules.

Libya is a country that is largely not well-known to the average person. It is a country that has a somewhat complicated tax system and is a country that has experienced a lot of turmoil in the past few decades.

What is the tax system in Libya?
The tax system in Libya is a little complicated. You need to be aware of the fact that if you’re working in Libya and you’re working for a company based in France, then you will be taxed by the French government, not by the Libyan government.
This means that if you’re working in Libya for a French company, then you will be taxed by the French government.
It’s also important to note that if you’re working in Libya for a company based in a different country, then you will be taxed by that country’s government.
So, in the case of a company based in France, you will be taxed by the French government. In the case of a company based in another country, you will be taxed by that country’s government.

How much tax do I have to pay in Libya?
If you’re working in Libya for a company based in France, then you will be taxed by the French government.
The French government has a flat tax rate that applies to all people who are working in Libya for a company based in France.