🇱🇾 Libya visa requirements for American citizens

Entry rules for United States passport holders

Before traveling to Libya, American citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Libya government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Libya immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The American passport ranks #32 worldwide, opening 159 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Libya is not among them — it is one of the 19 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Libyan citizens traveling to United States face a different rule: visa required.

Across Northern Africa as a whole, 3 of 6 destinations are open to American travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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