Libya

State of Libya

Northern AfricaTripoliLY · LBY

At a glance

Currency
Libyan Dinar
LYD · ل.د
Languages
Arabic
ara
Calling code
+218
Area
1,759,540 km²
newDaylight today12h 03m↑ 06:57 · ↓ 19:00
Entry & visa

Libya visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Libya depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
2
Visa-free
nationalities
188
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
8
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Libya, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 2 countries can currently enter Libya visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Libya runs on 127-230V with plug types C, F, L. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips
Type L
Three round pins (Italian)

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Libya.

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Location

25.0° N, 17.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 6 countries

Light & dark

Tripoli swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:00.

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