🇱🇾 Libya visa requirements for Turkmen citizens
Turkmen citizens need an e-visa for Libya, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Turkmenistan passport holders
Before traveling to Libya, Turkmen 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 Turkmen passport ranks #166 worldwide, opening 50 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (15 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Libya is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Libyan citizens traveling to Turkmenistan face a different rule: visa required.
Northern Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Turkmen passport holders: none of its 6 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Libya
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (ل.د)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Libya?
Turkmen citizens need an e-visa for Libya, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Turkmen citizens apply online for entry to Libya?
Yes. Libya offers an online e-visa for Turkmenistan 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 (ل.د). The capital city is Tripoli.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Turkmen 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 Turkmen passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.