Libya Passport

Libya Passport

The Libyan passport is currently ranked 94th place on the Guide Passport Index. It is considered one of the lowest ranking passports in the world. Libyan passport holders have visa-free access to only 39 destinations including Sri Lanka, Dominica, Madagascar and Seychelles. There are 190 destinations for which a Libyan passport holder requires to obtain a visa prior to traveling. That is the reason why the passport raking is very low on the overall worldwide mobility score. For major destinations such as the USA and the European Union, Libyans require to apply for a visa in advance. Visa applicants need to present documents such as proof of funds and return flight ticket.

Passport rank

99

Visa-free travel to

39 Destinations

Libya Passport

Visa free access

13 Destinations

Algeria

Benin

Dominica

Gambia

Haiti

Malaysia

Mauritania

Micronesia

Rwanda

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Suriname

Tunisia

Cook Islands (New Zealand)

Visa on arrival

25 Destinations

Bolivia

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Comoros

Ghana

Guinea-Bissau

Lebanon

Madagascar

Maldives

Mozambique

Nepal

Nigeria

Palau

Samoa

Senegal

Seychelles

Somalia

Tanzania

East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Togo

Tuvalu

Cape Verde

Macau (China)

Niue (New Zealand)

eTA

1 Destinations

Sri Lanka

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38 Destinations

Albania

Antigua and Barbuda

Australia

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bhutan

Botswana

Ivory Coast

Cameroon

Colombia

Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Kinshasa)

Djibouti

Ecuador

Equatorial Guinea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Guinea

Iran

Kenya

Kyrgyzstan

Lesotho

Malawi

Moldova

Oman

Pakistan

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sao Tome and Principe

Sierra Leone

Singapore

South Sudan

Thailand

Uganda

United Arab Emirates

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (United Kingdom)

Visa required

152 Destinations

Afghanistan

Andorra

Angola

Argentina

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Canada

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Congo, Republic of the (Brazzaville)

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Egypt

El Salvador

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini (Swaziland)

Fiji

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Grenada

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kiribati

Kuwait

Laos

Latvia

Liberia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Mexico

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Myanmar (Burma)

Namibia

Nauru

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

North Korea

North Macedonia

Norway

Palestinian Territories

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Saint Lucia

San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Syria

Tajikistan

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Yemen

Taiwan

Anguilla (United Kingdom)

Aruba (Netherlands)

Bermuda (United Kingdom)

Greenland (Denmark)

Guam (United Sates)

Hong Kong (China)

Faroe Islands (Denmark)

Gibraltar (United Kingdom)

Kosovo

British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)

Cayman Islands (United Kingdom)

Curacao

French Guiana

French Polynesia (France)

Netherlands Antilles

Mayotte (France)

New Caledonia (France)

Montserrat (United Kingdom)

Northern Mariana Islands (United States)

Reunion (France)

Saint Martin (Netherlands)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France)

Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

Turks and Caicos Islands (United Kingdom)

Vatican City

Wallis and Futuna (France)

American Samoa (United States)

Norfolk Island (Australia)

Puerto Rico (United States)

Virgin Islands (United States)

Falkland Islands (United Kingdom)

The Libya passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Libya passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Libya passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 13 Libya passport visa-free countries, 25 Libya visa-on-arrival countries, and 1 eTA destinations.
Altogether, Libya passport holders can enter a total of 39 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Libya passport ranks 94 in the world.
Separate from these Libya visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 190 additional destinations which Libya passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

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Destination

World Tour

The State of Libya is made of three regions. It is located in Northern Africa and borders Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan and Egypt. The most significant province is Tripolitania. The country has a total surface area of 1,759,541 square kilometers, making it the 16th largest country in the world. Its terrain is mostly flat with some plateaus and hills. The climate is Mediterranean on coastal area and the desert type in the rest of the country.
The overall population is over 7,1 million people. The capital of the country is Tripoli. It is also the most populous city with more than 3 million inhabitants. The largest airport currently is Mitiga International Airport (MJI) serving as an alternate airport after the destruction of Tripoli airport in the current conflict. The airport connects Libya to regional destinations as well as to Turkey.
Libyan culture is dominated by Islam with 96% of the population being Muslim. The official language is Arabic. The legal system is currently not defined. The government form is currently in transition and a type not yet set. The current chief of state and head of government is the Chairman of the Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi. Elections frequency to be determined upon legislation completion.
The official currency is the Libyan Dinar (LYD). Its current exchange rate is about 4.75 Dinar to the USD. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $31.5 billion. The per capita income is $4,746. The largest portion of the GDP is generated by the services sector and industry. Almost all of the GDP is generated by the oil and gas sector, with oil production still behind pre revolution figures. Libya’s former colonial ruler Italy still remains its most important trading partner.
The State of Libya has many historic and culturally unique attractions for tourists to explore. The country has a total of 5 UNESCO world heritage sites. Main touristic destinations are the capital Tripoli, Leptis Magna, Benghazi, Cyrene, Ghat, Sabratha and Waw an Naumus. Libya is currently not issuing any touristic visas due to the ongoing armed conflicts. Most governments advise their citizens against traveling to the nation.

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