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Who needs a visa for Libya?

Entry rules for Libya by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 4 countries and territories can visit Libya without a visa. 189 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. 3 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free
4
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
189
Visa required
3

About 7.9 bn people (99% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Libya: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Government of Libya, official eVisa portalTürkiye: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)2 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Partly verified: the official source covers the groups below but not every nationality. For a passport not listed here, check the official sites at the end of this page.

Libya entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated4Algeria, Malaysia, Tunisia, MauritaniaGovernment of Libya, official eVisa portal
eVisaNot stated189India, China, United States, IndonesiaGovernment of Libya, official eVisa portal
Entry suspendedNot stated3South Sudan, Kosovo, TaiwanGovernment of Libya, official eVisa portal

Visa-free: Algeria, Malaysia, Tunisia and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked Exempted Nations

eVisa: India, China, the US and 186 more

189 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked The Authorized Nations Use the Fields to directly check for your country eligible and visa type, the map will focus on your desired Country too.

Entry suspended: South Sudan, Kosovo and Taiwan

3 nationalities

Listed by the eVisa portal as 'Non authorized nations'.

Source: Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked Non authorized nations

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.ly. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Libya, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Libya?

It depends on your passport: 4 nationalities are visa-free, 189 can use an eVisa or ETA and 3 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Libya?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Libya visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 189 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.ly.

Sources and changes

  1. E-Visa Libya (official)evisa.gov.ly · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Government of Libya, official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly). No change since.

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