Nope.
No major changes since yesterday.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Libya
The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Nope.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Required: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health →Getting in
What you'll need at the border
Visitors to Libya must obtain a visa from one of the Libyan diplomatic missions or an e-Visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Source: Wikipedia →Real, not invented
Terrorism
Terrorist attacks in Libya cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. British people and nationals of other western countries are considered high-value hostages. Government buildings and security checkpoints have also been targeted in recent years, leading to deaths. Recent significant attacks include: In April 2022, 3 people were injured in a car bombing attack by Islamic State near a Tariq Ibn Ziyad Brigade camp in Umm el Araneb, Southern Libya. In 2021 Daesh claimed responsibility for 2 separate bomb attacks on Libyan security forces in the Fezzan province in southern Libya. These attacks killed at least 4 people. Extremist groups including Daesh in Libya (formerly referred to as ISIL) are responsible for most attacks, which have targeted: foreign and diplomatic personnel and premises international hotels oil installations government and other official security institutions While there is a greater concentration of terrorist groups in the Fezzan Province, it is highly likely smaller numbers of terrorists can move relatively freely to other towns and regions to facilitate activity outside of the Fezzan Province. In the north of Libya, it is likely security pressure and violence between armed groups have helped to limit the movement of terrorist groups. It is likely both Daesh and Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb ( AQIM ) are using the Fezzan region in south-west Libya as a base for operations such as people-smuggling and
Source: UK FCDO →Real, not invented
Cultural & legal notes
LGBT+ travellers
Consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal for men and women in Libya, with penalties of up to five years imprisonment. Libyan society is intolerant of people of the same sex showing affection in public. Individuals perceived to be part of the LGBT+ community have experienced physical and psychological violence and harassment. There have also been arrests for people perceived as ‘promoting homosexuality’. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Source: UK FCDO →From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •The security situation in Libya is fragile and unpredictable.
- •Crime: Libya has a very high crime rate thanks to years of warfare and instability.
- •Don't flash or exhibit objects like cameras, mobile phones, laptops, and so on in public, don't be too trusting of people you don't know, and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- •The Libyan justice system is horribly corrupt, fragmented, and inefficient; therefore, if you are the victim of a crime, do not expect the courts to readily prosecute perpetrators and do not expect Libyan law enforcement to take you seriously.
- •Political unrest: The political situation in the country is far from stable.
- •The first ever presidential election, which has been repeatedly postponed since December 2018, is likely to heighten existing tensions throughout the country.
Staying healthy
- •Prior to the fall of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Libya had an excellent health care system.
- •Good quality healthcare facilities can be found in major cities such as Tripoli.
- •Medical care in the most remote parts of Libya is virtually non-existent.
- •Even if you have travel health insurance it may not be valid in the country. It's advisable to check in advance with your insurer.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Right now
In the news the last few days
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Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F / L · 230V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 1515 / ambulance: 1515 / fire: 1515
Cash vs. Card
The Libyan currency is the Libyan dinar, denoted by the symbol "ل.د" or "LD" (ISO code: LYD). The dinar is subdivided into 1000 dirhams. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 dinars. Coins are issued in denominations of 50, 100 dirhams, ¼, and ½ dinar.
Show the receipts (8 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- wikivoyage — observed 2026-09-09
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-09-09