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Libya Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa Required
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes

Passports

To enter Libya, a passport valid for the duration of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Note

You must register with the police within a week of arrival; your tour operator or host company will usually arrange this for you. If you do not register, you risk having to pay a fine upon departure.

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

Libyan Embassy in US


Telephone: 202 944 9601/2
Website:
Address: , 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW Suite 705, Washington DC, 20037,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri 0900 - 1630

British Embassy in Libya


Telephone: 213 351 084/5/6
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-tripoli
Address: , 24th Floor, Tripoli Towers (formerly Bourj al Fateh), Tripoli, ,
Opening times:

Sun-Thurs: 0800-1515

Libyan Embassy in the UK (Consular section)


Telephone: 020 3006 9890
Website: http://libya.embassyhomepage.com/
Address: , 61-62 Ennismore Gardens, London, SW7 1NH,
Opening times:

Mon-Wed 1000-1030 (visa application); Tues-Thurs 1400-1500 (visa collection).

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