๐ฑ๐พ Libya visa requirements for Burkinabe citizens
Burkinabe citizens need an e-visa for Libya, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Burkina Faso passport holders
Before traveling to Libya, Burkinabe citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Libya government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
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 Burkinabe passport ranks #150 worldwide, opening 56 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (30 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Libya is not among them โ it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Libyan citizens can enter Burkina Faso visa on arrival.
Across Northern Africa as a whole, 2 of 6 destinations are open to Burkinabe travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Libya
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (ู.ุฏ)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Libya?
Burkinabe citizens need an e-visa for Libya, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Burkinabe citizens apply online for entry to Libya?
Yes. Libya offers an online e-visa for Burkina Faso passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Libya?
The currency in Libya is the Libyan dinar (ู.ุฏ). The capital city is Tripoli.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Burkinabe 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.
More of Africa for Burkinabe passport holders
- ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria โ visa required
- ๐ฆ๐ด Angola โ visa required
- ๐ง๐ฏ Benin โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐ง๐ผ Botswana โ e-visa
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ visa on arrival
- ๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon โ e-visa
- ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde โ visa-free
- ๐จ๐ซ Central African Republic โ visa-free ยท 90 days
- ๐น๐ฉ Chad โ visa-free ยท 90 days
Popular destinations for Burkinabe travelers
Going the other way? Burkina Faso visa requirements for Libyan citizens โ
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.