Embassy
Embassy of Tunisia, Tripoli
Tripoli
Libya visa requirements for Tunisian citizens
Tunisian citizens do not need a visa for Libya. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
TUN
Tunisia
Going to
LBY
Libya
No visa needed
Just show your passport at the border.
- Visa
- Not required
- 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.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Libya.
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.
- 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
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Tunisia
- Plugs C F LAdapter for some
- MoneyLYD ل.د
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
- 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
Other Africa passports
Going to Libya
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Libya with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do tunisian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Tunisian citizens do not need a visa for Libya. Show your passport at the border.
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 Tunisia?
Libyan citizens do not need a visa for Tunisia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Libya?
Algeria, Benin, Egypt and Mauritania can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Libya are easier for tunisian citizens?
Algeria, Morocco, Benin, Equatorial Guinea Gambia, and 3 more let tunisian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Libya?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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.
What language do people speak in Libya?
Arabic.
How strong is the Tunisia passport?
It ranks #70 and reaches 62 destinations without applying ahead.
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