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Libya passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Libya passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

13Visa-free

47eVisa

25Visa on arrival

113Visa required

Libya passport at a glance

With a Libya passport you can enter 13 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 38 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 113 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Libya

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Libya passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	eVisa
India	Visa required
South Africa	Visa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Libya passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	7	12	19	15
Asia	2	9	17	23
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	3	0	5	15
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	0	1	2	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Libya passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Algeria — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Mauritania — up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — up to 90 days
Seychelles — up to 90 days
Tunisia — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 13

Algeria90 days
Benin90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Malaysia14 days
Mauritania90 days
Micronesia30 days
Palestine
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Tunisia90 days

eVisa 47

Visa on arrival 25

Visa required 113

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Libya passport holders visit without a visa?

Libya passport holders can visit 13 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Algeria, Benin, Dominica and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 38 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Libya passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Libya passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Libya passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Libya passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Libya passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Libya passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Libya passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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