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Libya Travel Guide

Due to the unstable situation and very high level of general risk, traveling to Libya may be dangerous. Read more
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Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit Libya?

3

March

High
season

4

April

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Libya for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Did you know?

The surface area of Libya is 679.4 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 125 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Tripoli (LY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4851 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Tripoli click here

Tripoli
Tripoli
Bayda
Benghazi
Misrata
Zawiya
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4851
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Libya on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

4

Level 4 • Do not travel.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

10 April 2024• Eid al-Fitr

11 April 2024• Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Currency

Libyan Dinar (LYD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 LYD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.19086
5.23953
GBP
0.16355
6.11449
USD
0.20658
4.84083
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Libya

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Distance matrix
MilesTripoliBenghaziSurtBaydaTobrukShahhatLeptis MagnaSabha
Tripoli-40523149863150465412
Benghazi405-215108228115341488
Surt231215-321439329169316
Bayda498108321-1387435591
Tobruk631228439138-133568671
Shahhat5041153297133-442598
Leptis Magna65341169435568442-388
Sabha412488316591671598388-

Best Ways to Experience Libya

  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Libyan Dinar (LYD)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Libya.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagLibya for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

  • Visitors travelling to Libya for touristic purposes are required to convert US$1,000 or equivalent on arrival.
  • Holders of passports bearing an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamps from Israel are not allowed to enter Libya.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Libya the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, L sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket LType L

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

124 / 231
Ranking
6 871 292
Berber and Arab 97%

Area

125 / 232
Ranking
679.4 thous. mi²
It is approximately 18% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

120 / 221
Ranking
76.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.7women 79.3

Median age

120 / 222
Ranking
25.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 25.9women 25.7

Population growth

119 / 224
Ranking
1.76%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

113 / 210
Ranking
91%
Ability to read, write and count.men 96.7%women 85.6%

GDP

107 / 194
Ranking
10 842 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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