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Libya visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Libya requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Libya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyoflibyadc.org
Which Libya visa?
Tourist Visa (tashirat siyaha)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum
- Processing time
- Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal
Libya’s official site for the tourist visa is evisa.gov.ly. Processing time, as Libya states it: Several days to a week, according to the e-visa portal. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period written on the visa; the portal publishes no fixed maximum.
Libyan missions in the United States
- Embassy of Libya in Washington D.C.
Dahlia Street Northwest 1460, 20012 Washington
Today 09:00–15:00
Libya has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United States
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Travel advice for Libya
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United States to Libya, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Libya at Level 4, do not travel (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Libya (updated 21 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Libya (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Libya
How long US citizens may stay in Libya is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Libya is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Libya’s neighbours for US citizens
Tunisia admits US citizens visa-free. Niger, Algeria and Sudan require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Libyan citizens travelling to the United States
Libyan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Libya?
Libya requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Libyan embassy in the United States?
The Libyan embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Libyan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter Libya visa-free?
No; US citizens need an e-Visa for Libya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.