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Can an Iranian traveller visit Libya?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Iranian travellers
Critical

Iranian passport: most Western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny

US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Schengen Area, Israel, and Saudi Arabia (since 2016) require embassy visas with case-by-case review. The US generally restricts Iranian-passport holders under Executive Order 13769 successor frameworks. Visa rejection rates are higher than baseline; allow 60+ days for processing.

1 additional warning is folded into the result card below.

Most Iranian travellers are generally refused entry when heading to Libya for tourism.

The paperwork is heavy — real-world approval is the harder hurdle here.

One thing to know first: iranian passport: most western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny. We cover this in the warning above.

Straight from evisa.gov.ly.

Approval realism1/10 — Unlikely

Real-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves.

  • Iranian passport: most Western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny
Entry generally refusedTourism

Entry generally refused

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Difficulty1/10·Realism1/10
Why? ▾

Difficulty

Heavy paperwork
1/10

Lots of documentation, eligibility thresholds, or a sponsor required. Start months ahead and consider professional advice.

Why this score?
  • —Entry generally refused

Approval realism

Approval is uncertain
1/10

Real-world approval is the harder hurdle here than the visa rules themselves. Treat with caution and consider alternatives.

What drives this score?
  • —Entry generally refused for this nationality
  • -5Iranian passport — Iranian passport: most Western and many regional destinations require visas with extensive scrutiny
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What you need

  • Application reviewed case-by-case — consult the destination's embassy directly
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Who needs a visa for Libya?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.