Embassy
Embassy of Libya in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
1460 Dahlia Street
Libya visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Libya. Apply on the official website.
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eVisa
Libya has an online visa system, but who can apply is unconfirmed.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Holders of passports bearing an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamps from Israel are not allowed to enter Libya.
Special rules for American citizens in Libya
- The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Libya due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
- U.S. citizens who are in Libya are urged to depart as soon as possible via commercial means if possible.
- Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide.
- An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.
- Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.
What to do
Apply on Libya's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Libya
Tourist visa applications are listed, but availability is unclear.
eVisaOnline visa applicationLibya has an online visa system, but who can apply is unconfirmed.
How to apply
- Open the official visa site at evisa.gov.ly.
- Check who can apply and what is needed.
- The site could not be read when this guide was checked.
- Documents, fees, stay limits and processing times are not confirmed.
Visa requiredTourist visa applicationA visa application for people visiting Libya for tourism.
How to apply
- Ask the embassy if tourist visas are available.
- Ask how to apply.
- Washington gives tourist application steps but also says visas are unavailable.
- Ask the embassy to explain before applying.
- The guide does not confirm which nationalities can apply.
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Libyan Passport, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority
- Libyan Passport Authority — Frequently asked questions
- Libyan Passport Authority — Regulatory decisions; no decisions published on the page checked
- Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation — no detailed entry visa rules on the page checked
- Official Libya electronic visa portal — linked by official sources; could not be loaded
- Libyan Embassy Canada — Entry Visa
- Libyan Embassy Washington — Visas
- Libyan Consulate Manchester — Visa Application
- Libyan Consulate Manchester — Entry visa requirements, Arabic
- Libyan Embassy London — no detailed entry visa rules on the page checked
- Libyan Embassy New Delhi — no detailed entry visa rules on the page checked
- Libyan Embassy Berlin — Entry Visa Application
- Libyan News Agency — Electronic visa systems announcement, 29 June 2026
- Libyan News Agency — Egyptian and Turkish visa exemptions, 1 November 2023
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C F LAdapter needed
- MoneyLYD ل.د
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency1515 police
Planning your Libya trip
- Tripoli's old townExplore the traditional walled medina, or old town, with its mosques, fountains and statues.
- Red Castle MuseumIts displays cover different parts of the region's history.
- Leptis MagnaThis former Roman city has extensive coastal ruins at Al Khums, about 130 km from Tripoli.
- CyreneThis archaeological site near Shahhat and Albayda began as a Greek settlement and later became a Roman city.
Scams to watch for in Libya
- High taxi prices for foreign visitorsTaxi rides can be pricey for Western visitors. No specific fare trick or rigged meter is described, so a high quote alone does not prove fraud.
- Robbery targeting visitors and visible valuablesCriminals may see foreign visitors as easy targets. Displaying a phone, camera or laptop can draw attention. No specific distraction or pickpocket method is described.
- Unexpectedly high black-market alcohol pricesAlcohol offered through the black market may cost much more than expected. This is a pricing risk rather than a documented named scam. Buying alcohol also carries a risk of stiff penalties.
About Libya
Libya is a North African state on the Mediterranean coast, mostly covered by Saharan desert.
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Money
- Libyan dinar (ل.د)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +218
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Questions
Is entry to Libya restricted for American citizens?
The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Libya due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. U.S. citizens who are in Libya are urged to depart as soon as possible via commercial means if possible.
Do American citizens need to register with the police in Libya?
A tourist police escort is required at all times.
Do american citizens need a visa for Libya?
American citizens need an eVisa for Libya. Apply on the official website.
How long can american citizens stay in Libya?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Libya?
Only on Libya's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Libya?
We have no record of Libya relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Can I enter Libya with Israeli stamps in my passport?
Holders of passports bearing an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamps from Israel are not allowed to enter Libya.
Do libyan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Entry to the United States is restricted for libyan citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Libya?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Libya are easier for american citizens?
Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Angola Botswana, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Libya?
Apply on Libya's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Libya?
Libyan dinar (ل.د). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
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