🇱🇾 Libya visa requirements for Yemeni citizens
Entry to Libya is currently not permitted for Yemeni citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for Yemen passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Libya is currently not available for Yemen passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Libya diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
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 Yemeni passport ranks #194 worldwide, opening 35 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Libya is not among them — it is one of the 117 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Libyan citizens traveling to Yemen face a different rule: visa required.
Across Northern Africa as a whole, 1 of 6 destinations are open to Yemeni travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Libya
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (ل.د)
- Languages
- Arabic
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Libya?
Entry to Libya is currently not permitted for Yemeni citizens under standard tourist rules.
What currency is used in Libya?
The currency in Libya is the Libyan dinar (ل.د). The capital city is Tripoli.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: No admission for Yemeni citizens traveling to Libya. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Libya embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.