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Libya entry requirements
What you need to enter Libya: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Many governments advise against all or all but essential travel. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you plan anything.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | — |
Most EU passports: Needs a sponsor or licensed tour agency. Tourists must travel with a guide and police escort. Passports with Israeli stamps are refused.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Plug types
- C, L
- Best time
- October to April
- Main airports
- Tripoli (Mitiga) (MJI)
Highlights of Libya
- Leptis Magna
- Sabratha
- Ghadames old town
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Libya?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Libya?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Libya?
There is little or no malaria risk.
What is the best time to visit Libya?
October to April is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Libya?
The currency is the Libyan dinar (LYD). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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