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Libya visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Libya? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern Africa | Continent: Africa

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2Visa-free
188eVisa
0Visa on arrival
1Visa required

Libya entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 2 can enter Libya visa-free and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 188 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 1 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

2 of 198 passports can travel to Libya without arranging anything before departure.

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Libya entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Libya
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Libya visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Libya.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa20491
Asia00450
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 2
eVisa 188
Visa required 1
No admission 7

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Libya?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 2 can enter visa-free, 188 need an eVisa and 1 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Libya without a visa?

2 passports have visa-free access to Libya, including Algeria and Tunisia.

Does Libya offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Libya. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Libya eVisa online?

188 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Libya. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Libya?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 2 can enter Libya visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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