Visitors to Libya must obtain a visa from one of the Libyan diplomatic missions or online unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.[1]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Holders of passports of the following countries as well as refugees and stateless persons residing in these countries may enter Libya without a visa for a maximum stay of 3 months (except Malaysia for 14 days):[2]
1 - Visa exemption for male nationals aged under 18 or older than 45 and all females. (There is also an eVisa available.) 2 - Visa exemption for all nationals aged under 16 or older than 55. (There is also an eVisa available.)
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of Diplomatic, official, service or special passports of the following countries may enter Libya without a visa:
Libya launched an eVisa system on 21 March 2024. Tourist eVisa is valid for 90 days and good for single entry, it allows applicant from most countries to stay no more than 30 days by paying a 63 USD fee.[2][4][5]
Compulsory currency exchange
Visitors travelling to Libya for touristic purposes are required to convert 1,000 USD, or equivalent, in freely convertible cash or debit the amount from a valid credit card upon arrival. Failure to do so will result in the traveler being refused entry.
Exempt are those visiting a resident, provided holding proof of sponsorship covering entire stay and those traveling as part of a paid tourist package if holding a valid visa.[1]
Entry and transit is banned to nationals of Israel, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.[1] Visitors (regardless of nationality) will also be refused entry and transit if holding travel documents containing an Israeli visa, or any evidence of having entered Israel.[1]
1British Overseas Territories.
2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia.
3 Partially recognized.
4Unincorporated territory of the United States.
5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.