🇱🇾 Libya visa requirements for Italian citizens

Entry rules for Italy passport holders

Before traveling to Libya, Italian 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 Italian passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (126 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Libya is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Libyan citizens traveling to Italy face a different rule: visa required.

Across Northern Africa as a whole, 3 of 6 destinations are open to Italian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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