The Moroccan consulate in Tripoli has formally requested the Libyan authorities to extend the deadline granted to foreign students for regularizing their status, citing the particular challenges faced by the Moroccan community.
According to a report published on September 25 by Moroccan outlet Yabiladi, the consulate submitted an official letter to the government of Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, urging for more time so Moroccan students could complete their administrative procedures. The information was confirmed by Libyan newspaper Almarsad.
The appeal follows a decision by Libya’s Ministry of Education, which requires all foreign students enrolling for the 2025–2026 academic year to present a residence permit valid for at least one year. Authorities granted a three-month grace period for students to comply, though this has proven insufficient for many.
The Moroccan consulate underscored the difficulties confronting its nationals, pointing out that for several years Morocco lacked an official consular presence in Libya. This absence, it stressed, had compounded the community’s administrative challenges and disrupted the smooth continuation of students’ education.
The consulate also alerted Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat, emphasizing parents’ concerns about the future of their children’s studies if the requirement is not adjusted.
The situation highlights the broader struggles faced by diaspora communities living in Libya amid ongoing political and administrative uncertainties. Government measures, while aimed at enforcing regulation, have placed added pressure on foreign nationals seeking stability in both residency and education.
For Moroccan families in Libya, the outcome of the request could prove decisive for ensuring their children remain enrolled and continue their studies without further disruption.
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