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Israel to Libya visa requirements

Q: Can I use Libya's eVisa with an Israeli passport?

No. Israel is explicitly excluded from Libya's eVisa system, so an Israeli passport cannot be processed through the portal.

Q: What if I have a second passport from another country?

You may be able to apply using a non-Israeli passport, but only if that passport contains no Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps. Libya refuses entry to any document showing evidence of travel to Israel.

Q: Will Israeli stamps in my passport cause problems?

Yes. Libya refuses entry and transit to anyone whose passport bears an Israeli visa or Israeli entry/exit stamps, regardless of the traveler's nationality.

Q: Can an Israeli citizen at least transit through a Libyan airport?

No. The ban covers transit as well — Israeli nationals are not permitted to transit Libyan airports even without leaving the aircraft.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Libya right now?

No. Libya is under a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory because of armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, unexploded ordnance and civil unrest.

Israeli passport holders cannot enter Libya. Libya enforces a total entry and transit ban on nationals of Israel, and Israel is explicitly excluded from Libya's eVisa system. There is no legal route for tourism or any short visit. As of 2026, Libya maintains an absolute prohibition on entry and transit for holders of Israeli passports. The Libyan government bans nationals of Israel even from transiting its airports without leaving the aircraft. Separately, any traveler of any nationality whose passport contains an Israeli visa or Israeli entry/exit stamps will also be refused entry. Libya launched an eVisa system on 21 March 2024, but Israel is on the list of nationalities barred from using it, alongside countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. There is no visa-on-arrival, eVisa, or consular visa channel available to Israeli citizens. The destination is also under a US State Department Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory due to armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest. In practical terms, travel by an Israeli passport holder to Libya is not possible and is strongly advised against on safety grounds. Travelers holding a second non-Israeli nationality must still ensure their passport bears no Israeli stamps or visas. We classify this route as visa-required because no no-visa channel exists; in reality entry is entirely prohibited.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMNONELast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Entry prohibited — no visa available to Israeli nationals

Maximum stay

Not permitted

per entry

Entries

None

from issue date

Visa fee

Not applicable

consular fee only

Processing time

Not applicable

standard track

Validity

Not applicable

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Understand that entry is banned

Libya bans all nationals of Israel from entry and even airport transit. There is no application that can overcome this for an Israeli passport holder.

· Nationality-based ban

/02

Confirm you cannot use the eVisa

Israel is explicitly excluded from Libya's eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly). The system will not process an Israeli passport application.

· eVisa excluded

/03

Consider an alternative nationality

If you hold a second, non-Israeli passport, you may apply through the normal Libyan channels using that document — but it must contain no Israeli visas or stamps.

· Second passport only

/04

Ensure no Israeli stamps in the passport used

Any passport bearing an Israeli visa or Israeli entry/exit stamp is refused entry to Libya, regardless of the holder's nationality.

· Clean passport required

/05

Arrange a sponsor or licensed tour operator

For eligible nationalities, independent tourism is not allowed; Libya requires a local sponsor or registered tour operator and visa approval before travel.

· Sponsor required

/06

Reconsider travel on safety grounds

Libya is under a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to armed conflict, terrorism and kidnapping. Travel is strongly discouraged for all visitors.

· Level 4 advisory

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredIsraeli passport holders are barred from entry and transit — no visa available

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

blocked

RequiredConfirm whether you hold an eligible second (non-Israeli) nationality